Engineering Manager – Software

Job title:

Engineering Manager – Software

Company:

General Electric

Job description

Job Description Summary This a great opportunity to join our Aircraft Services Business. As a People Leader in our team, you will be responsible for the Ground Service Network Engineering team in developing high quality cloud software solutions to support our aircraft systems. You will thrive on providing guidance to ensure that they understand the business needs and enable your team to solve technical problems, in collaboration with other engineering functions.You will be joining an inclusive and diverse team who care about ensuring full-lifecycle completeness and consistency. We are committed to improving our project execution through taking a lean and innovative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. We share technical knowledge and lessons learnt with others in the team, the department and across the wider engineering organisation. We are passionate about professional growth and developing our team culture, capability & capacity to meet customer needs, whilst enabling every engineer to reach their potential through continuous learning. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, then this could be the next role for you.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical leader/manager to develop a scope of work and plan schedule and monitor engineering activities for customer projects. Provide technical leadership and interface with Proposal Management, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Management, Sourcing, Engineering sub-contractors.
• Hold direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Project Management Responsibilities for executing projects; managing the technical scope, schedule and budget whilst guiding the team to ensure the quality of the project outcomes.
• Have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Use technical experience and analytical thinking. Use multiple internal and external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Explain information; develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Convey performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Qualifications / Requirements

• An appropriate degree or HND in a Technical or Engineering based discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams – preferably Software Engineers.
• Shows a logical mindset, alongside good problem solving and solution building skills.
• Demonstrable experience in executing technical projects within the required cost and schedule constraints.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience of scalable cloud based software development or management in Azure/AWS is highly desirable.
• You will be required to work in a team environment, so good written and verbal communication skills will make you (& the team) most effective.
• You will be asked to participate in technical reviews within the Aircraft Services team to share technical knowledge and solutions, as well as even the end customer! A positive attitude, initiative, pro-activeness and an enthusiasm and passion for software engineering will help you succeed in the department.

Flexible WorkingGE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.Total RewardAt GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Performance based annual bonus

Non-contributory PensionLife AssuranceGroup income protectionPrivate medical coverHoliday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sellSecurity ClearanceBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:Right to WorkApplications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit theAdditional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Expected salary

Location

Eastleigh, Hampshire

Job date

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:51:03 GMT

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