Job Description:
Engineering Process Lead
Location: Hampshire (onsite 5 days per week)
Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.
DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.
As the Engineering Process Lead, you will take ownership of the software engineering process framework across the systems lifecycle. You will ensure processes are aligned to regulatory, customer, and internal standards, while driving adoption, efficiency, and continuous improvement across engineering teams. You will act as the focal point for process governance, working closely with engineering, quality, and programme stakeholders to embed best practices and improve delivery outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Own and govern the software engineering process framework, including requirements management, design governance, configuration control, change management, verification, and release processes.
Ensure software engineering processes align with regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards.
Lead deployment, communication, and training of engineering processes across teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lessons learned, root cause analysis, and performance data.
Collaborate with discipline leads to streamline workflows, remove inefficiencies, and embed best practices.
Maintain process documentation, templates, and guidance materials.
Monitor and report on process adherence and performance using KPIs, audits, and metrics.
Act as the central point of contact for process-related queries, escalations, and governance decisions.
Support programme teams in adopting consistent, traceable, and audit-ready engineering practices.
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience in software engineering process management, governance, or quality within complex engineering environments.
Strong understanding of software engineering lifecycle processes and frameworks.
Experience implementing and improving processes aligned to regulatory and quality standards.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret process performance data and drive improvements.
Effective stakeholder management skills across engineering, quality, and programme teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence adoption and behavioural change.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Success Looks Like
High process compliance and strong audit performance.
Reduced rework and improved engineering efficiency.
Clear, consistent, and traceable engineering artefacts.
Strong adoption of standardised processes and tools across teams.
Demonstrable continuous improvement in engineering delivery practices.
What we will do for you:
• Competitive compensation
• Pension scheme
• DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, gym membership and more)
• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)
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