We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager/s to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you lead. Further details on the roles can be found below:

Software Engineering Management (SWEM) includes the establishment and execution of the appropriate processes, practices and standards for the software development to be undertaken. This includes the selection of appropriate methodologies, lifecycles and tools. It also includes the identification, organisation and management of resources (human and technical) required to undertake the development.

Software Work Package Management (SWPM) includes responsibility for the delivery of a defined scope of work to meet specific customer needs within committed cost, time and quality constraints agreed for the project/product. It includes the planning, monitoring and control of the work, identifying and managing risks throughout the work-package duration.

• Ensure relevant department/product/project management plans are kept up to date and the correct level of governance is executed for the products/projects
• Ensure development is performed in accordance with these plans
• Liaise with Project Customers as required
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the performance of the work, identify and manage risks during all the Work Package lifecycle until the closure
• Capture and monitor metrics appropriate to each stage of the project's/product's lifecycle, and enact plans to continuously improve the project/product development
• Review Engineering Forward Load with SWEM and Head of SW Delivery
• Contribute to bid activities regarding estimates, project scheduling and bid gate review inputs
• Proactive in expanding your professional knowledge; seeking opportunities both within and outside of Expleo to develop your professional knowledge in software, engineering and management
• Develop necessary skills and experience through training (on the job, classroom, e-learning), mentoring and feedback
• Encourage innovation of ideas as common practice encouraging new technology and techniques
• Provide support to less experienced members of the team, ensuring they are performing to the correct procedures and are not struggling in their work
• Lead by example to create a high performing culture and coaching environment.

• Degree in an applicale Engineering Discipline

• Knowledge and proven application of engineering project delivery and processes across the full project lifecycle with cognisance of commercial impacts
• Knowledge and experience of agile methodologies and practices
• Good understanding of current trends in software engineering development techniques and technologies

• Experience in a SW Delivery role that includes the management of deliveries from multiple integrated SW Development and Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification teams.
• Experience of managing multi million pound SW Work packages
• Experience of multi-site/multi country development within a complex stakeholder environment
• Experience of SW sub-contract management
• Experience in specific management toolsets – Atlassian Jira, Windchill PLM
• Experience of configuration control and change management
• Experience of requirements management, software design and development
• Experience of Integration and Verification activities
• Experience of risk management
• Experience of bid management and estimation techniques
• Experience in the use of industry standard software engineering toolset

• Some travel to client sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive