REQ ID: 123369
JOB TITLE: Technical Project Leader
SALARY: £53,000 - £62,000
POSTING DATE - 16/04 - 30/04
LOCATION: Gaydon
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

The Opportunity

The powertrain project leader role is the prime interface to the vehicle line programme team, working for the Programme Leader. Responsible for achieving powertrain deliverables for specific projects across one or more vehicle platforms. They ensure content is aligned and compatible at a COC level with project requirements for quality, cost & time.

What you'll do

• Manage the team in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and reporting of requirements to support the specific Project using Product Development System principles in conjunction with other company processes as required.
• Ensure all project deliverables and requirements are monitored, delivered and reported accurately and on time at each gateway and organise & lead appropriate interim review events.
• Manage conflict and issue resolution internal to the Centre of Competence and cross function.
• Monitor Powertrain performance and lead / facilitate or escalate cross module / cross CoC problem resolution on all project aspects of content delivery, including technical compatibility, virtual build, physical build and launch support.
• Represent Powertrain in external communication and status reporting, providing a coherent status for the CoC into the VPD. 
• Lead and manage input to weekly Programme Steering Team and Vehicle Integration Team meetings and drive the team in the use of tools and processes to manage the completion of deliverables for programme unit gateways.
• Work closely with other CoCs, Product Strategy, Advanced Product Creation and Marketing to ensure the project delivers the expected prescribed product actions in a robust manner.
• Input to the resolution of AIMs issues and closure.
• Track and support engineering parts releases to enable prototype and production builds to be delivered on time.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

What you'll need 

Essential:

• Good knowledge of powertrain systems and areas and experience of the automotive industry
• Knowledge of product development processes and PCDS principles.
• Experience of metric and reporting delivery to support project delivery.
• Good understanding of project management principles, meeting demanding timescales and budget control and target management.
• Ability to interface and communicate at all levels.
• An interest in process improvement.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a Project Management role with a track record of successful delivery
• Experience of Powertrain Systems and/or commodity delivery
• Knowledge of the parts release systems
• Capability and desire to influence others.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Posting date 16/04 - 30/04

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.