Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you\'ll translate technology strategy into execution, driving engineering excellence, modern delivery practices and AI enabled software engineering across the Chief Technology Office. This is a newly created executive role where you\'ll shape engineering capability, influence enterprise-wide technology decisions and help define the next chapter of our technology transformation.,
- Lead engineering delivery across the organisation, ensuring technology solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned to strategic business priorities.
- Drive modern engineering practices, AI enabled software development, automation and continuous improvement to increase delivery speed, quality and productivity.
- Build and develop a high performing engineering organisation, creating an inclusive culture that attracts, develops and retains exceptional talent.
- Partner with Technology Strategy, Product, Data, Digital and Operations leaders to deliver complex transformation programmes and maximise business value.
- Establish engineering governance, standards and performance measures, providing assurance on delivery, operational resilience and engineering capability to Executive and Board stakeholders.
- Champion innovation by identifying emerging technologies and engineering approaches that improve customer outcomes, operational performance and long-term value.
- Significant experience leading large scale engineering organisations within complex enterprise environments.
- A proven track record of delivering technology transformation, modern engineering practices and organisational change that delivers measurable business outcomes.
- Strong technical expertise across cloud technologies, modern software engineering, platform engineering, integration and enterprise technology environments.
- Experience developing engineering operating models, improving developer productivity and building high performing engineering teams.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Executive and Board level leaders while working collaboratively across technology and business functions.
- A strategic and commercially minded leader who combines technical credibility with the ability to inspire teams, challenge thinking and deliver lasting organisational impact.
- We\'re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you\'ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus
Engineering Director in London employer: The Automobile Association
The Automobile Association is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Oldbury where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented teams while enjoying generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in data science.
Contact Details:
The Automobile Association Recruitment Team
