Engineering Operations Manager at GDMSI

We’re looking for an Engineering Operations Manager to strategically manage engineering resources, optimise workforce planning, and lead operational processes that enable teams to deliver critical work—efficiently and sustainably. If you’re at your best when you’re aligning people, plans and priorities, this is a role where your impact will be felt across an entire engineering organisation. As Engineering Operations Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of engineering delivery, ensuring the right capability is in the right place at the right time—while also strengthening the longer‑term pipeline of talent and capability. You’ll be responsible for: • Strategic engineering capability & resourcing: building and managing engineering capability in line with business strategy and growth plans, including headcount planning and Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP). • Demand planning & continuous improvement: overseeing demand identification, satisfaction and improvement processes in partnership with the Project Management community. • Mobilisation, transition & training: creating and managing engineering mobilisation/transition/training plans to meet project needs and support knowledge retention. • Quarterly promotions: managing the promotion process for engineering staff—ensuring robust packages, sign‑offs and a smooth end‑to‑end workflow. • Budget & investment governance: overseeing budget management including internal allocations, training prioritisation and engineering change projects. • Graduate & apprentice programmes: coordinating programmes and rotations, mentoring, and providing line management where required. • Independent review capability: managing independent reviewer demand and satisfaction for critical milestones and Engineering Status Reviews. • IP control & data management: maintaining processes for Intellectual Property control and data management in line with company policies. • Operational rhythm & action tracking: organising monthly Engineering Status Review meetings, tracking actions and aligning with the PMO. • Metrics & reporting: creating meaningful metrics and reporting that drive efficiency, transparency and technology adoption across engineering.For the full job description click here.