Our client is seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Engineering to join their Technology leadership team in Guernsey or Jersey. This pivotal role is responsible for driving transformation and modernisation across the technology landscape. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you will oversee multiple engineering teams that span software development, infrastructure, and cloud platforms. You will define and deliver a scalable, secure, and efficient technology environment that supports strategic ambitions while working closely with product, operations, security, and business stakeholders. In this role, you will translate business goals into robust engineering solutions that ensure high-quality delivery, operational resilience, and continuous improvement. You will also participate in key governance forums, such as the Technical Design Authority and Change Committee.
JOB DUTIES:
- Define and maintain a scalable, secure, and efficient IT architecture aligned to business strategy.
- Act as the authority on solution design, including application and supplier selection.
- Chair the Technical Design Authority (TDA) and ensure informed, evidence-based decisions.
- Own the full technology lifecycle, from introduction through to retirement.
- Oversee the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, including design, build, test, deploy, and support.
- Establish and enhance engineering best practices, including Agile, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), DevOps, and automated testing.
- Ensure delivery roadmaps and release plans are realistic and aligned with business priorities.
- Own and govern development backlogs, ensuring prioritisation is clear and outcome-focused.
- Manage dependencies and competing priorities across the technology landscape.
- Balance new feature development with technical debt, resilience, and lifecycle management.
- Ensure platforms and infrastructure are reliable, scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
- Develop and deliver an effective cloud and hosting strategy, including migrations.
- Optimise performance, availability, and cost, including cloud cost management practices.
- Embed “secure by design” and “resilience by design” principles across all engineering activities.
- Define and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans, ensuring alignment with Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, data protection, and industry standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Set clear objectives and accountability for delivery, quality, and service.
- Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
- Influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams in complex environments.
- Strong experience in solution architecture and systems development management.
- Hands-on experience with modern engineering practices, including Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native technologies.
- Demonstrable experience managing backlogs, roadmaps, and cross-platform dependencies.
- Solid understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and migration strategies.
- Strong knowledge of security, compliance, and operational resilience (BCP/DR, RPO/RTO).
- Experience in infrastructure and platform optimisation regarding performance, scalability, and cost.
- Excellent stakeholder management and ability to clearly communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences.
- Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development capability.
- Professional certifications (e.g., cloud architect certifications, Agile/SAFe, Prince2 Agile, ITIL, COBIT).
- Security certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)).
- Experience in regulated sectors such as financial services.
- Knowledge of service management frameworks and their integration with DevOps.
- Experience with financial operations (FinOps) and cloud cost management practices.
- Exposure to data platforms, analytics, or integration technologies.
- Experience managing third-party vendors and Software as a Service (SaaS) providers.
- Participation in enterprise architecture forums or governance bodies.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:
This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative projects that impact the technology environment significantly. You will have the chance to work in a collaborative environment, driving innovation and continuous improvement while developing your leadership capabilities. The role provides visibility within the organisation, allowing for meaningful contributions to strategic discussions and decisions.
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