Central System Integration - Process, Tools & Methods Project Planner

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

Engineering Delivery are responsible for driving our obsession for the precise execution of our products. The team are integrated within the Group Structure of the Programme Product Map to ensure robust engineering delivery. This is an opportunity to join a recently formed Engineering Delivery Agile Organisation tasked with supporting the Electrical Architecture Delivery across all future Jaguar Land Rover electrified vehicle platforms. 

In this role you will operate with the Central System Integration (CSI), Engineering Domains, and Programme Groups & Quality subject matter experts as a Scrum Master for Process, Tools & Methods supporting Integration to deliver Feature, System & Software Engineering. Process Tools & Methods ensures a consistency and alignment for relevant Integration processes, tools, and methods across all stakeholders and future electrified platforms.

You will perform a key role supporting the deployment and continual improvement of the Agile Philosophy and as such, if required, you will receive the required training and support to operate as a Scrum Master within Engineering Delivery CSI FSSI PTM.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead, introduce & develop methods for continuous CSI reporting optimisation/automation.
• Lead authoring of relevant CSI processes ensuring compliance to JLR standards.
• Lead & support domain representatives to ensure coordinated implementation of CSI Processes, Tools, and Methods.
• Project management planning, including setting deadlines, prioritising tasks, and assigning team members to lead/support the deployment of tool-chain technologies.
• Ability to drive changes/improvements and implement them inside the product engineering organisation.
• Lead & support technical clarifications within the framework of decision-making bodies for the respective CSI PTM features/system/software integration.
• Deliver projects utilising project management techniques to ensure the delivery and achievement of planned outputs
• Support key strategic projects and work streams; from scoping to delivery and including cross-functional engagement and stakeholder management, ensuring quality, cost and timescales are prioritised as appropriate.
• Plan for and manage PTM risks, issues, and dependencies to maximise likelihood of project success, escalating upwards where necessary.
• Partner with the relevant operational business units & domains to understand current processes and to document and prioritise requirements for changes and additions.
• Provide a structured approach to solving business problems using project management principles or similar approaches to develop more effective and efficient ways of working.
• Undertake and support scenario planning as required.
• Support the management and delivery of business change arising from the project and transition of project outputs into service delivery via appropriate stakeholder engagement and communications.
• Regularly review lessons learnt from projects, act on these where appropriate and share these with others to support continuous improvement.
• Support & steer-relevant Central System Integration Process, Tools, and Methods.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Data analytics & visualisation tool training e.g., Tableau or similar.
• System Engineering Tools experience
• Process development & authoring experience
• Experience of working in a technical project management role with a track record of successful delivery.
• Proven experience of stakeholder management at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.
• Ability to manage significant risks and issues
• Methodical, detailed approach to work.
• Strong negotiation and adaptability skills

Desirable:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
• System Integration experience

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 Jaguar Land Rover 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 Jaguar Land Rover, 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.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.