Software Group Manager

Software Group Manager | Up to £90k | Automotive Technology | Wymondham 

Our client is a pioneering force in advanced technology, specialising in the creation of cutting-edge software solutions for automotive, motorsport, and simulator applications. Their systems are used by leading organisations to integrate physical and virtual worlds, supporting high-performance
engineering and research projects.
 
Role Overview 

We are looking for a Software Group Manager to lead their Coding & Modelling team, ensuring successful delivery across multiple projects while supporting customer-facing activities. This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing software team, maintaining technical excellence and driving innovation.
 
Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage the Software Group, overseeing workload across projects and customer
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Software Group within Engineering, liaising with other departments.
• Implement effective resource planning, workload allocation, and progress
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development for Engineers in coding and
• Maintain technical oversight of the software chain, ensuring best practices, integration, and quality assurance.
• Define and enforce processes, coding standards, and model validation
• Support recruitment, training, and professional development of staff within the
• Report progress, risks, and resourcing needs to the Technical

 
Role Requirements 

Essential:
 

• Proven experience managing or leading a software/engineering
• Strong background with modelling and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, vehicle or physics modelling environments).
• Knowledge of modern software development languages
• Minimum 7 years’ professional experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Ability to deliver multiple complex projects
• Strong organisational and communication
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to best practice

 
Desirable:

• Experience in Automotive, Motorsport, or Driver-in-the-Loop simulation
• Knowledge of C++ with Microsoft
• Experience with real-time simulation environments or integration with
• Exposure to vehicle dynamics or control

 
This role is ideal for a Software Team Lead, Group Manager, or Senior/Principal Software Engineer looking to step into a leadership role in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £90k
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• State-of-the-art facilities
• On-site working in Wymondham (5 days per week)
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Professional development and study support
• Friendly and collaborative team culture
• Additional company benefits