Engineering Lead Manager

Position: Engineering Lead Manager (Contract)
Engineering Lead Manager

Role Overview

The Engineering Lead Manager is responsible for leading engineering capability, driving service excellence, and ensuring delivery aligns with organisational strategy. The role provides leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversees continuous improvement, governance, and operational performance.

Role Specifics

Base location - Portsmouth with travel to Northwood required.

Contract months with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

Organisational Capability & Service Development

Drive performance improvement through metrics, process optimisation, and capability assessment.
Identify and prioritise opportunities to strengthen organisational capability.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
Ensure engineering and service outputs meet quality, compliance, and MOD standards.
Anticipate risks and opportunities, shaping appropriate strategic responses.

Leadership & Governance

Provide oversight across multiple initiatives to ensure alignment with organisational priorities.
Lead, motivate, and support multidisciplinary teams.
Champion adaptive and agile delivery approaches.
Contribute to organisational strategy, policy, and governance frameworks.
Promote a positive culture that values collaboration, diversity, and modern working practices.

Technology Service Management

Set strategic direction for the technology services portfolio.
Evaluate and champion new technology opportunities that drive transformation.
Authorise and integrate new service capabilities, balancing internal and external resources.
Oversee resource allocation and Continuous Service Improvement (CSI).
Maintain strategic oversight of service performance and organisational readiness.

Communication & Stakeholder Influence

Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
Translate complex technical topics into accessible information.
Promote cross-functional collaboration and information sharing.

Financial Management

Support budgeting and financial planning through analysis and reporting.
Provide financial insight to guide strategic decisions.
Align financial planning with programme priorities and delivery needs.

Project & Delivery Management

Select and apply suitable delivery methodologies and life cycle models.
Ensure all delivery aligns with governance, security, and organisational policy.
Build effective team structures and drive high performance.
Maintain delivery momentum through strong risk, change, and performance management.
Oversee project closure, transition, and handover to ensure sustainable outcomes.

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