Ep Strategy Senior Manager

POSITION: EP Powertrain Strategy Senior Manager

POSTING END DATE: 07/04/2024

LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwickshire (UK)

SALARY: Competitive

JLR is a House of Brands. Range Rover. Defender. Discovery. Jaguar. Truly distinct, global brands that embrace our modernist design philosophy and are emotionally compelling and unique. JLR’s Reimagine strategy - to realise our vision to be proud creators of the most desirable, modern luxury brands, for the most discerning of clients - is delivering a sustainability-rich vision of modern luxury by design and we are transforming our business to become carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039.
WHAT TO EXPECT
JLR Propulsion is a place to grow your experience, knowledge and ability. We are on an exciting transformation journey to continuously improve our culture, Diversity & Inclusion and workplace experience across the whole Propulsion Tech Centre.

This is an exciting time to become a part of JLR history with our future all electric portfolio and delivering our first in house battery – design and delivery from the ground up.

This leadership position is responsible for setting Powertrain Strategy for all propulsion major units and their applications into JLR Vehicles aimed at delivering a future proof, fully competitive, fully compliant and fully integrated set of Propulsion Product Road Maps.

You will be part of the wider Propulsion leadership team developing the best working environment for our people, focused on our Creators Code behaviours, and with a keen eye on the growth and development of yourself and your team.

If you are keen to make an impact on both the engineering team delivering cutting edge high voltage propulsions systems and the fantastic vehicles we produce, this is the opportunity you are looking for.

JLR, of course, provides training around management, cultural and technical aspects on an on-going basis to support you in your growth and development.

THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities

Be responsible for working with key stakeholders to develop:

• Customer focussed Product Road Maps and visions for Propulsions systems and technologies looking out to a 10-year horizon - aligned to North Star approach for both BEV and Hybrid Propulsion systems
• Updated Product Road Maps to ensure competitiveness, and developing research projects for Propulsion Systems
• High Level delivery plans for the 7-year period of the Business Plan and Cycle Plan for all major Propulsion Commodities and Applications
• Plans for compliance to known and upcoming legislation, integrating requirements into commodity and Propulsion system plans
• Aligned technical targets for programmes through to gateways at QBR/Product Committee, working closely with the V-organisation to align across Product Strategy, Vehicle Engineering, Industrial Operations and Finance
• An aligned business plan for EP organisation – resource, investment, accommodation plans
• Strategic co-operations with other OEMs
• As well as undertaking any other work as directed by the Director of Propulsion

Key Interactions

The individual will be required to build open relationships with stakeholders and become the “go to” person for Powertrain plans, the drivers behind decisions taken and the instigator of responses to market and competitive changes.

Key stakeholders for this role are:
 

• Powertrain Director and Chief Engineer of Powertrain BEV and xHEV Domains
• EP Commodity Chief Engineers and Programme leaders
• Vehicle Programme CPEs, Programme Managers and VLDs, including XCL VLD team
• Product Strategy for linkages and connection to vehicle plans
• Powerpack teams for all functions and technical delivery
• Powerpack Innovation and Research Teams

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Expertise in the field of all current & future Propulsion System technologies and strong technical and development experience
• Significant experience in Propulsion Electrification - development and delivery (hardware development and / or software development)
• Experience in research and development of new powertrain concepts and commodities
• Highly skilled communicator, able to understand complex issues and communicate them succinctly to non-experts and make a compelling case for actions that will deliver for JLR customers and the JLR business
• Direct experience of the product creation & delivery process
• Proven experience of managing large networks of multifunctional partners to deliver aligned proposals
• Proven ability to lead a resolution of the key technical issues within a team environment
• Experience of building, guiding and developing successful teams
• Ability to communicate and present to Executive directors and Board level representatives

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 

• Financial management (planning, management, investment)
• Appropriate technical certifications (CISM, CISSP, CTIA, etc.)
• Experience and practitioner of Agile working (e.g. SAFe, Scrum, etc), plus waterfall and hybrid delivery.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a global role, with knowledge and expertise of managing on a global basis.

Personal Profile

The role requires exemplary influencing and leadership skills to develop plans and demonstrate that they meet the needs of JLR’s Customers and Corporate requirements, aligning stakeholders to gain approval and commitment.

The holder of this role will need to show and ability to build a broad knowledge of all Powertrain Technologies, incorporate knowledge from EP experts, and present integrated proposals on behalf of the Powertrain team with clarity, integrity and credibility.

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
• Ability to apply analytical rigour to develop product proposals through collaboration across functions.
• Good capability in leadership and management skills – ability to motivate, develop and lead functional and cross-functional teams
• Ability to develop a strategic vision and demonstrate the steps to build towards that vision
• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• A clear and effective communicator who is able to distil complex data directly, clearly and openly
• A determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence

#WEAREJLR

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

You will find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, access to select two of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at an extremely favourable cost compared to traditional company car lease schemes, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover (which includes travel insurance) 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.