IT Engineering Manager

IT Engineering Manager

Location: Oxford, UK

Based in Oxford, you will join the Internal Technology team as our IT 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.

• 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 the 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, ensuring effective and proactive escalation to the Head of Architecture and Engineering where required

• 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 Dev Ops tooling to orchestrate configuration across environments
• Experience working with Project Managers to deliver broad impact solutions

• Private Medical Insurance
• Parental Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

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.

We are committed to equal opportunities. 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 notice period via the application link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.