Eng. Transformation Project Planner

REQ ID: 122735
JOB TITLE: Eng. Transformation Project Planner
SALARY: £43,800 - £58,000

START DATE: 18th March 2024

POSTING END DATE: 2nd April 2024
LOCATION: Warwickshire
 
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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Engineering Transformation is responsible for driving the continuous improvement projects and creating value to ensure the precise execution of JLR’s on and off cycle products. We are integrated within the Business Excellence structure of the Engineering function to support robust delivery. Within the Tools and Methods environment, there is a responsibility to drive standardisation and best practice of our Agile Tools into the organisation whilst continuously inspecting and adapting them in a timely manner. This team plays a vital role supporting the roll-out and continual improvement of the Agile Philosophy. The successful individual in post will have a responsibility for ensuring that we continue to find efficiencies within the business to deliver the programme cycles to agreed Cost, Quality and Time targets. Join us and make a difference!

 
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Foster Agile working practices to ensure the delivery and achievement of planned outcomes to support delivery of the Engineering key results.  
• Lead delivery of the standardised operating model for Product Delivery in our Agile Toolset.
• Drive and deploy continuous improvement into our ways of working delivering iterations of value in a timely manner.
• Manage obstacles for the process related issues raised across the Enterprise.
• Lead the teams to deliver the Engineering Chapter methods and practices into the Agile Handbook and other enterprise wide learning materials
• Leading and managing communications with stakeholders at all levels
• Lead and drive development of Agile Metrics and KPIs for all levels within the product map
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

 
WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences

Essential:

IMPACT: Credibility within the engineering and programme environment and ability to influence others
UNITY : Team Player
INTEGRITY : Previous experience of techniques for planning, implementing and driving improvements into projects GROWTH : Someone who will take on a challenge and get it done
CUSTOMER LOVE : Total desire to ensure delivery of Modern Luxury

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.