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Location: Oldbury (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as an Engineering Manager means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.
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We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead the technical delivery of our IT Roadside product line. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable technology solutions.
You’ll be responsible for guiding a cross-functional engineering squad through the full development lifecycle – ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with business goals.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical depth with a genuine passion for people leadership. You’ll be expected to mentor and inspire your team, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborate closely with product, architecture, and delivery teams. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving complex problems, and driving innovation while empowering others to do their best work, we’d love to hear from you.
Own the engineering capability for a defined product line, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Lead a cross-functional squad through the software development lifecycle: design → development → testing → maintenance.
Collaborate with Product Owners to shape roadmaps balancing innovation with product health.
Drive DevOps practices, automation, and technical excellence across the team.
Manage supplier relationships and ensure high-quality delivery.
Provide clear direction, coaching, and career development.
Ensure effective resource planning, budget management, and governance compliance.
Extensive IT engineering expertise across technologies, with hands-on application customisation, integration, and technical solution design.
Proven leadership of high-performing engineering teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
Strong delivery background in Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe, with a record of managing medium to large-scale development projects.
Strategic and pragmatic mindset: balance long-term vision with short-term delivery.
Comfortable operating at or near L6 level.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Confident in constructive challenge and effective collaboration across functions and suppliers.
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a hands-on approach.
As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to:
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 + 50% discount for family and friends
Discounts on AA products (car and home insurance)
Employee discount scheme with:
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays, and more
Company funded life assurance
Diverse learning and development opportunities
Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 remote GP service (for you and your family)
Plus, so much more!
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.
hackajob is partnering with The AA to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.