Director of Next Generation Engineering

Director of Next Generation Engineering Salary: Up to £150,000 + bonus + benefits Location: Manchester - Hybrid working About the Role We''re working with a leading AI and technology innovation consultancy that helps organisations design and deliver intelligent, data-driven products to transform the way they work. Their mission is to use cutting-edge technology to remove friction, automate the mundane, and empower people to focus on work that truly matters. As Director of Next Generation Engineering, you''ll lead the evolution of the engineering function into an AI-native, performance-focused Powerhouse. This is an opportunity to shape how artificial intelligence and automation are Embedded across the full software delivery life cycle - accelerating development, improving quality, and enabling teams to deliver exceptional outcomes at scale. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the engineering vision, standards, and roadmap for scalable, AI-augmented software delivery. Embed intelligent automation and AI-native tools across development, testing, and deployment to drive speed, stability, and innovation. Oversee the growth and maturity of cloud-native platforms, including DevSecOps, automated testing, and observability. Drive adoption of modular, composable architecture and infrastructure-as-code. Coach and mentor engineers, architects, and technical leads to build a high-performing, innovative engineering culture. Represent the organisation as a technical leader in ..... full job details .....