Chapter Lead - Test Platforms

REQ ID: 119294
JOB TITLE: Chapter Lead - Test Platforms
SALARY: £60,800 - £75,000
POSTING END DATE: 02/04/24
LOCATION: Gaydon

 
JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

What to expect

The automotive industry is in a once in a generation revolution as it accelerates toward autonomous driving, connectivity, and electrification. Join our growing team to design, develop and shape the future of our electrical and electronic systems. Your goal will be to lead the development of technologies that make the software in our vehicles safer and more reliable. This includes everything from autonomous vehicles and advanced control systems to class-leading infotainment, cloud-connected features, and integration of consumer electronic technologies. 

What you’ll need

As Chapter Leader, you can shape the vision and roadmap of future test technologies. Leading and overseeing teams to deliver world class products that excite our customers. Here, you will not just lead, but inspire, nurture, and guide. Be the cornerstone of our organizational culture, ensuring every member thrives in a harmonious and motivating environment. Dive deep into the future of automotive testing, work with state-of-the-art tools, and lead a team dedicated to driving automotive excellence. Join us and redefine the horizon of automotive technology.

Internally, you will work within product engineering across multiple workgroups and cross-functional teams, helping to develop processes and tools required for Autonomous Driving validation and verification. Externally, you will colloborate with vendors, working within technical support teams and application engineers among different test tools and test item providers.

Knowledge, skills & experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical & non-technical stakeholders
• Significant knowledge within software development processes and experience in managing software development projects
• Experienced in project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, Asana, and GitLab, and experience in managing project timelines, budgets, and resources

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, private medical cover and performance related bonus scheme. As a manager, you’ll also be able to select one of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at a fraction of the cost. 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. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.