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SalaryREQ ID: 123044
JOB TITLE: Senior Analyst
SALARY: £42,000 - £55,000
POSTING START DATE: 26th March 2024
POSTING END DATE: 12th April, 2024
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.
The Opportunity
As a Project Specialist within the Agile framework, you will be involved in a kaleidoscope of activities supporting the Programme Manager with the progression of daily activities including (but not limited to) interacting with a large cross functional team across multiple locations requesting updates, understanding status and next steps. Obtaining commitments for activities, compiling and progressing specific activities to support the efficient delivery of workstreams to meet key milestones and gateways.
As a Group Scrum Master you will be promoting the methodologies and tools in Agile and be responsible for the group ceremonies.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of projects through utilisation of Agile techniques and toolsets
- Leading governance activities for the project including Change management, Risk management and lessons learned (undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested)
- Interacting with teams both within and outside the Agile Framework
- Reporting to the Programme manager and assisting with progression of daily activities as Project Specialist. Supporting the Group Product Owner as Scrum Master
- Leading and coaching wider team (squads + group members) in its Scrum adoption
- Assisting the group by removing road blocks
- Creating and acquiring metrics to support showcase events
- Ensuring Jira environment is effectively mapped to support delivery of product increments
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Understanding of Project Management skills
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; confident at building and maintaining strong relationships and implement new ways of working
- Organisation & planning skills
- Logically and methodically prioritise tasks demonstrating initiative and ownership of workload prioritisation
- High level autonomy and adaptability
- Strong written and presentation skills
Desirable:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Knowledge and experience in relevant fields of automotive, engineering or manufacturing
- Agile Framework understanding & Jira experience
Personal Profile
Essential:
- An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
- An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
- An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning
- A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
- A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas
- An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
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.
