Platform Engineering Manager Senior

Capital Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-away & health benefits

2-for-1 charitable gifts matching

Professional development resources

Job summary

Capital Group is scaling its global technology operations and seeking a Technology Operations Senior Manager to shape the future of enterprise IT services. You will lead core operations capabilities, define operating models, and align investments with business goals.

You will drive availability, resilience, and cost efficiency across cloud, network, and on-premises platforms while championing AI-enabled automation and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or CS, master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Experience shaping operating models and decision boundaries in evolving organizations.
• Strong incident leadership and executive presence.
• Knowledge of IT operations and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Experience with modernization, automation, and data-driven outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve operational strategy for foundational technology services.
• Translate strategy into operating models, roadmaps, staffing, and investment priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape the future-state technology operations organization.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled and automation-first practices to reduce costs and scale processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed leadership team and ensure ITSM compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operating models

Incident leadership

Leadership & communication

Stakeholder management

AI in operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

ITIL

Job description

I can be myself at work.

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

I can influence my income.

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

I can lead a full life.

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

I can succeed as a Technology Operations Senior Manager at Capital Group.

We are scaling our global technology operations to deliver highly available, secure, and efficient services. As a Technology Operations Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping our evolving operations organization while leading core technology operations capabilities.

This leader will initially oversee select operational domains and own the development and execution of operational strategy for those areas, partnering closely with senior technology leaders to define the future-state operating model, team structure, and investment priorities. Flexibility, systems thinking, and strong leadership judgment will be essential as teams, scope, and responsibilities evolve alongside the organization.

In addition, this role will champion availability, scalability, resilience, and reliability across cloud, network, and on-premise platforms, while influencing the broader technology organization to adopt similar standards. The leader will drive adoption of modern, AI-enabled and automation-first capabilities to enhance operational effectiveness, simplify complexity, and scale sustainably.

A key accountability includes ensuring global compliance with IT Service Management standards, tools, and processes, while continuously improving the quality, integrity, and strategic value of operational data.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, articulate, and evolve operational strategy for foundational technology services, aligning near-term execution with long-term business and technology outcomes.
• Translate enterprise technology and business strategy into clear operating models, including capability roadmaps, staffing approaches, and investment priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape the future-state technology operations organization, including scope boundaries, accountability models, and engagement patterns across teams.
• Demonstrate a disciplined, relentless focus on operational rigor, reliability, and strategic execution across cloud and on-premise platforms.
• Lead and evolve multiple technology operations capabilities, adapting scope and structure as the organization matures.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled and automation-first practices to reduce operating costs, decrease reliance on third-party providers, and scale repeatable processes.
• Promote a data-driven operations model, using metrics, telemetry, and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate calm, confident leadership during high-severity incidents, including incident command and executive-level communication.
• Drive operations cost optimization and efficiency across the portfolio.
• Establish and reinforce resilience, recoverability, and sustainability as non-negotiable standards and influence peers to adopt similar practices.
• Ensure adherence to IT Service Management (ITSM) standards and processes (Event, Incident, Problem, Change, etc.).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed leadership team, strengthening operational maturity and leadership depth.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate a proactive, forward-looking operations mindset that minimizes outage risk through anticipation rather than reaction.
• Contribute meaningfully to a globally aligned technology operations strategy, influencing direction beyond immediate areas of responsibility.
• Manage operational and strategic investment budgets, delivery timelines, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Vendor Management to build and maintain strong relationships with critical third-party vendors and SaaS providers.

I am the person Capital Group is looking for.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience managing global teams and complex operational environments.
• Strong strategic thinking with experience developing and executing operational strategy tied to long-term business objectives.
• Experience shaping operating models, defining scope, roles, and decision boundaries in evolving organizations.
• Proven ability to lead high-stakes incidents with composure, clarity, and executive presence.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT operations, including ITIL frameworks and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Track record of delivering modernization, automation, and data-driven operational outcomes.
• Ability to develop adaptive staffing and capability plans aligned to evolving organizational needs.
• Trusted advisor to senior leaders, capable of influencing priorities and investment decisions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous learner with experience applying AI technologies to operational or business problems.

I can learn more about Capital Group.

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal is to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.