Engineering Manager

**About The Company**:
We are proudly owned by Auto & General Insurance Company. The A&G group is made up of trusted and well-known brands such as iSelect, Compare the Market and Budget Direct. In late 2024, iSelect and Compare the Market formed a new aggregation business within the A&G group that continues to support millions of Australians to compare and buy their personal finance, and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans.

**About The Role**:
In this leadership role, you will manage a team of Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Delivery personnel, providing guidance and day-to-day management. You will be a key member of the Software Engineering team within the IT division, reporting directly to the Head of Engineering.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of software engineering and testing practices, tools, and standards. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the technical capabilities and delivery maturity of the team, helping ensure alignment with the broader digital and technological objectives set by the Head of Engineering and GM of Engineering. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to achieving the business’s commercial goals.

**What You'll Do**

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in leading and developing high-performing teams, overseeing complex technology solutions, and ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives. You will work closely with IT and business leaders to align objectives, manage resources, drive process improvements, and ensure performance targets are met.
- Work with IT leaders to develop resource plans and objectives for the Software Engineering function that align with the 3-year strategic plan and annual IT and business goals.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing Software Engineers and Test Engineers. Set team vision and goals, foster a positive team culture, and provide mentorship and development opportunities.
- Oversee Delivery Leads and Team Leads in planning and executing technology solutions, ensuring strategic alignment, efficient resource management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Define, implement, and enforce software engineering and testing standards, practices, processes, and tooling to enhance productivity and team performance. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise system maintenance and delivery workflows.
- Identify and manage risks within the Software Engineering function, in line with risk management frameworks and policies. Collaborate with IT Security and Risk teams to implement controls and manage risks effectively.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with IT leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and external partners to achieve business objectives. Support new business pursuits, proposals, initiative explore phases, and kick-off meetings. Ensure SLA compliance.
- Establish common KPIs to measure team effectiveness, such as lead time, cycle time, deployment frequency, bug rates, time to resolve issues, team efficiency, team velocity, and other relevant performance metrics.
- Work with the Head of Engineering, Delivery, and Governance teams to provide accurate and timely updates on system maintenance, enhancements, and ongoing technology initiatives.
- Stay updated on industry trends, drive innovation, and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and support strategic objectives.

**What You’ll Bring**:
To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience and a broad skill set in managing and delivering complex enterprise or cross-functional software engineering and testing projects.
- Proven experience in managing and delivering complex software engineering and testing projects.
- Success in hiring, retaining, and developing high-performance teams.
- Experience managing teams of 10+ Software Engineers and Test Analysts, including performance reviews.
- Deep knowledge of software engineering and testing standards, methodologies, and tools.
- Strong leadership in maintaining, enhancing, and delivering technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams and divisions.
- Proficiency in risk identification and mitigation within software engineering.
- Strong analytical skills to translate business objectives into actionable plans.
- Expertise in microservices, APIs, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure DevOps.
- Critical thinking, facilitation, and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

**Our Benefits**

At Compare the Market, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents will be recognised and rewarded. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our continued success. As well as ample opportunities for growth and development, we also provide:

- Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home e