Software Engineering Manager

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead and scale high-performing engineering teams. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of complex, cloud-native software solutions, manage multi-stream technical governance, and maintain alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of people-first technical leadership, systems engineering discipline, robust cybersecurity awareness, and hands-on financial and work package management experience.Key Responsibilities1. Team Leadership & Technical DirectionLead, mentor, and empower a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with customer expectations.Provide clear technical guidance, architectural direction, and workflow management, including task prioritization and resource allocation to achieve project milestones.Conduct formal design and architectural reviews of cloud-native and cloud-orchestrated software solutions.Establish continuous learning initiatives, upskill engineering staff, and promote knowledge sharing through detailed, reusable documentation.Oversee team performance, professional development, and goal tracking across reporting delivery roles.2. Project & Process ManagementDrive the end-to-end execution and timely release of software deliverables across multiple project streams.Facilitate and lead technical design reviews, workshops, peer reviews, and milestone evaluations.Establish and continuously improve standardized software engineering processes, practices, and delivery tooling.Collaborate with discipline leads to tailor engineering frameworks to specific project requirements.3. Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationAct as the primary technical bridge between engineering teams, Project Managers, Product Owners, Technical Design Authorities, and executive stakeholders.Manage customer and stakeholder expectations, conducting requirements analysis to negotiate and implement mutually beneficial ("win-win") solutions.Manage customer scope strictly in line with approved baselines, budgets, and schedules.4. Risk, Quality & Financial GovernanceIdentify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks, tracking residual risks and cost savings.Establish and monitor engineering metrics to track progress, measure team performance, and resolve delivery blockers proactively.Prepare and lead regular Technical and Financial Reviews (TFR) and oversee Work Package control processes.Manage project budgets, resource costs, and financial tracking using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.5. Commercial & Bid SupportSupport business development and bid activities by preparing and reviewing accurate engineering cost estimates for proposed system modifications and baseline changes.Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical field.Required Experience:Technical Leadership: 7+ years of experience leading multi-skilled or geographically distributed software engineering teams.Architecture & Cloud: Proven experience conducting design and architecture reviews for cloud-native software and cloud-scale orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes).Systems Engineering & Security: Solid understanding of Systems Engineering lifecycles (e.g., ISO/IEC 15288, EIA 632) alongside Secure Software Development Frameworks (e.g., SLSA) and Cybersecurity controls (e.g., NIST).Financial & Project Control: Direct experience in financial and budgetary management of engineering work packages, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).Tools & Methodologies: Proficiency with collaboration and delivery management platforms such as Jira and Confluence in an Agile environment.Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to align technical teams with diverse business and client stakeholders.