Software Group Manager

Langham Recruitment; Hethel; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Wymondham is seeking a Software Group Manager to lead their Coding & Modelling team. You will oversee project delivery while maintaining technical excellence in a high-performance environment. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in software development, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. The position offers a salary up to £90k, with additional benefits and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site working in Wymondham

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Healthcare and Life Assurance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or leading a software/engineering team.
• Strong background in software development with relevant technologies.
• Minimum 7 years' professional experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Software Group, overseeing workload across projects and customers.
• Implement effective resource planning, workload allocation, and progress tracking.
• Provide leadership and development for Engineers in coding and modelling.

Skills

Management of software/engineering team

Software development (Microsoft .NET, C#, WPF)

Modelling and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

C++ with Microsoft development environments

Job description

Overview

Software Group Manager | Up to £90k | Automotive Technology | Wymondham

Our client is a pioneering force in advanced technology, specialising in the creation of cutting-edge software solutions for automotive, motorsport, and simulator applications. Their systems are used by leading organisations to integrate physical and virtual worlds, supporting high-performance engineering and research projects.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Group Manager to lead their Coding & Modelling team, ensuring successful delivery across multiple projects while supporting customer-facing activities. This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing software team, maintaining technical excellence and driving innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Software Group, overseeing workload across projects and customers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Software Group within Engineering, liaising with other departments.
• Implement effective resource planning, workload allocation, and progress tracking.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development for Engineers in coding and modelling.
• Maintain technical oversight of the software chain, ensuring best practices, integration, and quality assurance.
• Define and enforce processes, coding standards, and model validation.
• Support recruitment, training, and professional development of staff within the group.
• Report progress, risks, and resourcing needs to the Technical leadership.

Role Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience managing or leading a software/engineering team.
• Strong background in software development (Microsoft .NET, C#, WPF, or similar).
• Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, vehicle or physics modelling environments).
• Minimum 7 years' professional experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Ability to deliver multiple complex projects in parallel.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable:

• Experience in Automotive, Motorsport, or Driver-in-the-Loop simulation.
• Knowledge of C++ with Microsoft development environments.
• Experience with real-time simulation environments or integration with external systems.
• Exposure to vehicle dynamics or control.
• This role is ideal for a Software Team Lead, Group Manager, or Senior/Principal Software Engineer looking to step into a leadership role in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £90k
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• State-of-the-art facilities
• On-site working in Wymondham (5 days per week)
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Professional development and study support
• Friendly and collaborative team culture
• Additional company benefits