Ford Credit Europe is transforming how customers access vehicle finance globally. As Engineering Excellence Manager, you will play a key role in building a high-performing, modernsoftwareengineering organisation by optimising processes, enabling technologies, and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Ways of Working:
  Streamlinesoftwareengineering processes, improve planning andsoftwaredelivery cycles, coordinatesoftware release management, align OKRs and KPIs, and implement reporting frameworks to measure team performance.
• Technology Enablement:
  Own the tooling strategy and roadmap. Evaluate and deploy technologies that boost productivity. Deliver training to support tool adoption.
• People Development:
  Supportsoftwareengineering leaders in building a culture of growth. Help implement skills frameworks, development plans, andtargetedtraining programsfor our software engineers.
• Insights & Reporting:
  Develop dashboards and reports (e.g. via Jira) to provide actionable, data-driven insights.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Significant years in enterprise software engineering (Java, Python, or similar).
• Significant years insoftwareengineering operations or process improvement.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience in leading change, implementing tools, and scalingsoftwareengineering effectiveness.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, build structure, and influence across teams.

The Role:

You’ll report to the CTO – Europe, and work closely withsoftwareengineering, SRE, and product operations teams. Hybrid working is expected, based in Dunton2 days a week, with occasional travel to sites in Spain and Germany.

Why Join Us:

You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to shape a new function critical to Ford Credit’s digital evolution.

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

If you are concerned about applying due to disability, please contact us; we’re an inclusive team and would like to discuss what adjustments we can make to support your application.

Note: Banking and Compliance training including fair treatment of customers is mandatory for all FCE employees. Necessary training will be given to any successful candidates that require it.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 43244
• Job Category Enterprise Technology
• Posting Date 05/07/2025, 10:03 AM
• Apply Before 06/11/2025, 10:03 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 15 West Mayne, Basildon, ESSEX, SS15 6EE, GB (Hybrid)

15 West Mayne, Basildon, ESSEX, SS15 6EE, GB