Overview
The AA – Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Engineering Manager role at The AA
Location
Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
Employment type
Permanent, full time
Benefits
* Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
* Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
* Employee discount scheme including car salary sacrifice and discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays, and more
* Company funded life assurance
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to progress in your career
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
What will I be doing?
* Own the engineering capability for a defined product line, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement.
* Lead a cross-functional squad through the full software development lifecycle – from design and development to testing and maintenance.
* Collaborate with Product Owners to shape roadmaps that balance innovation with product health.
* Drive DevOps practices, automation, and technical excellence across the team.
* Manage supplier relationships and ensure high-quality delivery from partners.
* Provide clear direction, coaching, and career development for your team.
* Ensure effective resource planning, budget management, and governance compliance.
What do I need?
* Extensive IT engineering expertise across a broad range of technologies, with hands-on experience in application customisation, integration, and technical solution design.
* Proven leadership of high-performing engineering teams in complex, fast-paced environments, with the ability to inspire, support, and hold teams accountable.
* Strong delivery background in Agile, Scrum, and/or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), with a track record of managing medium to large-scale development projects.
* Strategic and pragmatic mindset, capable of balancing long-term vision with short-term delivery, and comfortable operating at or near L6 level.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and collaborate effectively across functions and with suppliers.
* A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a hands-on approach and a commitment to delivering impactful, high-quality solutions.
Diversity and equal opportunity
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Insurance
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