Engineering Manager (Vendor Management | Cloud, DevOps, Data, Project Management) - London / Hybrid
* Contract:
1 year (Inside IR35)
* Rate:
Competitive day rate
* Location:
London (Hounslow, 2 days per week onsite, with travel flexibility)
* Start:
Immediate
We're looking for an
Engineering Manager
with a strong
software engineering background
, hands-on expertise in
Cloud, DevOps, Testing, and modern data/streaming platforms
, combined with
project management experience
.
This role is
not about direct line management
or day-to-day implementation-it's about
holding vendors accountable
, driving progress, and ensuring high-quality technical delivery. You'll be the bridge between
technical leadership
and
project oversight
, ensuring consultancies deliver on time, to spec, and with the right level of quality.
What you'll bring:
* Proven track record in
vendor management
* driving, reviewing, and holding external partners accountable.
* Strong technical expertise in
Cloud, DevOps, SWE, and testing practices
.
* Experience with
data/streaming platforms
highly desirable.
* Project management experience
* able to plan, track, and deliver complex technical initiatives.
* Ability to balance
technical depth
with
strategic project oversight
.
* Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills.
Why this role?
* Shape the success of a
business-critical platform
.
* Work with cutting-edge
cloud and data technologies
.
* Immediate start with
long-term engagement potential
.