Engineering Manager

Airbus S.A.S.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Lead to join their Network Management Systems group in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will lead agile teams in delivering software applications, support the adoption of agile methodologies across various projects, and engage with stakeholders to report on project progress. This role requires strong experience in Agile methodology and project management, as well as the ability to prioritize work effectively and maintain compliance standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Flexible working arrangements

Personalised development plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Enhanced pay for parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Agile and scrum roles.
• Commercial background in project management and engineering.
• Awareness of compliance risks and commitment to integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile teams in developing software applications.
• Support agile adoption across projects.
• Prioritise work as Product Owner.

Skills

Agile methodology

Project management

Stakeholder management

Networking/Cisco/Satellite Communications

Tools

JIRA

Job description

We are now looking for an Engineering Lead to join us in Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth. You will join our Network Management Systems (NMS) group and report to our Head of NMS Centre of Competence. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Lead the agile teams to define, develop and deliver software applications within the Network Management Systems domain
• Our teams are Agile (SCRUM) and you will be expected to develop and grow the agile ways of working for projects under your guidance, and support agile adoption on other projects
• Work with project stakeholders to provide information on project progress, deliver and spend profiles
• Provide support to the team by prioritising work in the role of Product Owner
• Work with project controllers to ensure there is a project plan, with day‑to‑day planning performed through the JIRA toolset
• Strong experience with Agile methodology
• A commercial background of being in a scrum master, product owner or engineering manager role
• Track record of project management - background of dealing with stakeholders across different projects
• Any experience with networking/Cisco/Satellite Communications (SatComs) would be great to see
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
• Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Benefits

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
• Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?