Software Manager

• Lead and develop the UK Software Engineering team, setting direction and supporting growth.
• Act as the key interface between Software Engineering and other technical disciplines.
• Coach and mentor engineers, ensuring effective performance management and career development.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure software projects are well-estimated, planned and delivered on time, managing risks and removing blockers.
• Maintain and evolve software development processes, documentation, coding standards and testing practices.
• Oversee code reviews and release discipline to ensure high-quality output.
• Collaborating closely with amongst others: Product Line Management, Quality, PMO, Systems Engineering, System Test, Hardware/Mechanical and Technical Publications teams on priorities and technical/quality issues.

Do you have experience in Software development?, You are a people-centred engineering leader who understands that great software teams thrive on trust, clarity and support - not just technical expertise. You lead beyond the code, setting direction, nurturing capability, and creating an environment where engineers can perform at their best. You bring discipline, structure and calm leadership to complex challenges while empowering your team to grow and succeed.

• Strong experience in software development and leading engineering teams.
• Able to work collaboratively across disciplines and represent Software Engineering in internal and external technical discussions.
• Comfortable driving corrective action processes and contributing to field-issue investigations.
• Degree-qualified in a software-related discipline (or able to demonstrate equivalent proven experience).
• A great people leader with the ability to build trust, engagement and team cohesion.
• Technically capable and able to bring structure, clarity and direction to complex work.
• A clear and confident communicator, able to summarise and report on complex work, with strong cross functional influence.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working policy
• Option for a compressed work pattern, offering every other Friday off work
• International working environment
• A range of other benefits to support the health, wellbeing and lifestyle of you and your family

Sperry Marine is a leading supplier of navigation, communication, information, and automation systems for commercial marine and naval markets. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, we have an extensive international presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia, employing almost 400 people across ten countries., With over 100 years of expertise in navigation, we are a trusted global leader in advanced navigation solutions - including radars, compasses, steering systems, speed logs, and fully integrated bridge and control systems. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to providing 24/7 support to our customers worldwide. At the core of our success are our people. Their passion and dedication drive our growth and shape our future. In return, we support our employees in balancing work and life, maintaining their health and well-being, and developing their long-term careers. We value diverse perspectives and believe that innovation thrives when bright minds collaborate. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply