Product Owner - Release Management

REQ ID: 120912
JOB TITLE: Product Owner - Release Management
SALARY: GBP60,000 - GBP78,000 (Negotiable)
POSTING END DATE: 14/03/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon

Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a fantastic opportunity were you will be in a leadership role within the software release community. Through owning the tooling product(s) for releasing SW in JLR, you will have a pivotal role in driving improvements to the way JLR releases software.

Liaising with a wide set of stakeholders you will be responsible for identifying the needs both in terms of the users, adjacent project owners in the SDLC and regulatory requirements. These will be captured, refined and prioritised to maximise value of the implementation squad so as to delivery incremental business value for each sprint period using Agile techniques. In addition you'll need the vision to create a product roadmap which not only provides continual incremental

In this role, you will be working with the newest tehnologies, helping you achieve your goals effeciently and timely. As well as a supportive knowledgeble team of Product Owners.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• You will be elcitining requirements from stakeholders to improve Software Development Process within JLR and identify features needed

• Providing leadership on Release Management vision and roadmap across a wde set of stakeholders

• Create and maintain a prioritised backlog of changes needed for delivery team(s) ensuring business value deliverables within the Agile framework

• Refine the backlog to a resolution where delivery teams can engage and produce solutions

• Showcase delivery increments and seek stakeholder validation to realisie the incremental value

• Manage performance of team members as a shared responsibility with Technical Discipline Heads

• Maximise the business value delivered by the delivery teams(s)

• Manage the costs of the products with regards to development and ongoing commitments

• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• You will need to have a track record of successful delivery of large complex software projects through the use of Agile techniques

• Demonstratable experience in SW Release Management, dependency and deployment management.

• Proven ability to build high performing software development teams

• Accomplished leadership ability to express and drive a roadmap of continual product improvement

• Experience in performance management and maximising team performance

• We will want you to have a high level of experience and Skills in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within an automotive environment.

• You will be able to communicate with excellence to business stakeholders and technical teams.

• Critically review solutions and designs and act as the voice of the customer

• Ability in cost management and forecasting

• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and communicate at all levels

• Degree in Software Engineering

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.