Engineering & Innovation Manager at Phoenix

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Pocklington, England
Posted: Jun 17, 2026

Description

Phoenix is seeking an Engineering & Innovation Manager to lead their Engineering & Innovation team. The role involves defining and evolving strategies for AI, automation, and software engineering, translating business challenges into technical roadmaps, identifying emerging technologies like AI and automation within the Microsoft/Azure ecosystem, and driving internal transformation. The manager will support the adoption of AI and automation securely, act as a senior technical voice, build business cases, present updates to stakeholders, and lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Required Skills

AI
Automation
Software Engineering
Microsoft
Azure
Solution Architecture
Agile Delivery
Stakeholder Management
Technical Leadership

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Strong technical leadership experience, with the ability to balance strategy and delivery.
Good understanding of the Microsoft and Azure ecosystem, including AI, automation and software development.
Awareness of AI and automation technologies and how they can be applied in a business context.
Experience managing and developing technical teams.
Commercial awareness and interest in how technology can create business value.
Experience working in agile delivery environments across multiple workstreams.
Understanding of regulated environments and associated security and compliance requirements.
Practical and solution‑focused approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Experience leading engineering or technical teams within Microsoft or Azure‑focused environments.
Experience delivering AI, automation or software solutions end to end.
Strong hands‑on technical background with the ability to remain involved in delivery.
Experience working within IT services or similar environments desirable.
Experience working with public sector or regulated customers beneficial.
Exposure to agile delivery methods and tools such as Azure DevOps.
Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Azure certifications desirable but not essential.
Eligibility for UK security clearance desirable.