Technical Delivery Lead

REQ ID: 120910
JOB TITLE: Technical Delivery Lead
SALARY: £55,000 - £67,000
POSTING END DATE: 31/01/24
LOCATION: Gaydon
 
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

At JLR we are on a journey to transform the digital future of our brands, designing and building innovative products to deliver exceptional value to our customers. We have an exciting opportunity within the Central Cockpit Domain based at Gaydon, whose responsibility it is to deliver a range of Product and Services covering, infotainment, connected telematics and over the air technology such as SOTA. We are seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Manager to join our Domain team and with this you will be part of an experienced, energetic high performing organisation, who operate effectively within a complex and innovative stakeholder landscape. 

In your role as a Programme Delivery Manager for the Cockpit Domain you will be responsible to drive the delivery of the underlying enabling in-vehicle software capabilities for the cockpit domain that support the delivery of a defined programme of work. This will include ensuring the timely delivering off cockpit domain responsible products, systems, and features in-line with the agreed programme statement of work.

You will be expected to work with closely with other domains both inside and external to DPP and specifically with the programme team to ensure the cockpit domain deliveries are achieved in a timely manner to support the overall programme milestone requirements by working to identify and resolve dependencies and impediments between the organisations.

You should have a strong working knowledge of agile software development methodologies and have a broad overall understanding of cockpit technologies, with a self-motivated and pro-active approach to drive the overall programme delivery.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 

• Develop and own the overall cockpit domain delivery plan to support the programme by working with the contributing cockpit domain POs and SMs and ensuring this is aligned and appropriately prioritised within the wider EVA25 programme delivery.

• Work with the programme team to align the cockpit domain delivery plan to the overall program timing and milestone plan.

• Work with Cockpit Domain Product Owners and Scrum Masters to drive the delivery of the cockpit domain contributions to the programme.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and be able to lead individual and group tasks outside of the structured program cadence. Professional agility is critical as tasks and their inputs may be dynamic and will demand the ability to inspect outcomes and adapt approach. Also, seek to ensure consistency of process and organisational efficiency, while supporting the value of self-organising teams.

Essential:

• Proven delivery management of complex SW based systems and components.

• Proven delivery experience using project management methodologies – eg. - Agile, Lean, Waterfall

• Experience in developing and maintaining SW delivery plans.

• Experience in creating programme metrics to support effective programme governance.

• Relevant line manager experience as the role may require line management once established.

• Working knowledge of agile

• Experience of managing projects & backlogs in tools such as Confluence & JIRA

• Ability to manage diverse teams and multiple priorities.

• Obsessed with quality of end-to-end delivery of product with a deep understanding of how platform quality impacts the customer experiences and manufacturing process.

• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and focus on results/outcomes.

• Strong oral and written communication

• Fluent knowledge of English

• Degree in Computer science, Business, or a related relevant experience

• Knowledge of Vehicle Networks and Comms

• Knowledge of Connected Service delivery platform including understanding of the off-board architecture and solution components to deliver account and subscription management solutions.

• Knowledge of GPDR legislation and experience of delivering personalised experience to a connected product

• Knowledge of the automotive SW industry desirable

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.