Engineering Manager

Overview

Based in Oxford, you will join the Internal Technology team as our Engineering Manager — a new and pivotal role supporting the Head of Architecture and Engineering. You will lead and develop a talented group of engineers across the Modern Workplace, Data, and System Specialist teams, ensuring that Aurora continues to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that empower our people and operations.

You will focus on people, process, and performance — creating an environment where engineers can thrive, and delivery teams can operate effectively. Acting as a force multiplier for the Head of Architecture and Engineering, you will take ownership of line management, training, and delivery ceremonies, while collaborating on strategy and technical direction.

This role will suit someone who has grown from an engineering or solutions architecture background into a leadership position, ideally with experience in the Microsoft ecosystem (M365, Azure, Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, etc) and cloud first environments.

Key Responsibilities

Line manage engineers across the Modern Workplace, Data, and System Specialist teams

Take ownership of, run and continuously improve team ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Build and maintain competency frameworks and training plans for each discipline

Work closely with Head of Architecture and Engineering and lead engineers to ensure technical delivery aligns with Aurora’s strategic priorities

Develop and optimise delivery processes to ensure consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement, within engineering teams and in collaboration with the wider Internal Technology department

Serve as a trusted point of escalation for people and performance matters

Partner with the Head of Architecture and Engineering to ensure that the engineering functions operate efficiently, maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and growth alongside the wider Internal Technology department

Support engineers with professional development, including coaching, mentorship, and goal setting

Support engineers in the delivery of technical solutions, drawing on past hands-on experience as an engineer or architect. Ensure effective and proactive escalation to the Head of Architecture and Engineering where required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required attributes:

Excellent people leader with a proven track record leading teams and developing high performance culture

Proven experience in engineering or delivery management, ideally across multiple technical disciplines

Previous hands-on experience as an engineer, consultant, or solutions architect

Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, particularly M365 and Azure, to deliver internal IT capabilities

Experience running agile ceremonies and improving delivery processes

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and resolve challenges constructively

Experience implementing competency frameworks and performance metrics

Highly organised, delivery-focused, and able to prioritise effectively

A collaborative and positive approach to problem-solving

Experience in consultancy or professional services environments

Understanding of data engineering practices and business intelligence concepts

Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, SAP, or Dynamics 365 F&O

Experience with utilising CI/CD patterns and DevOps tooling to orchestrate configuration across environments

Experience working with Project Managers to deliver broad impact solutions

What we offer

Some of the benefits we include are:

Private Medical Insurance

Parental Support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.

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