REQ ID: 126257
JOB TITLE: Process and Toolsets Lead
SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000 
POSTING START DATE: 17.10.24
POSTING END DATE:  31.10.24

The Vehicles Programmes team at JLR is where our vision of modern luxury comes to life. We turn incredible ideas into reality through collaboration and craft – perfecting every inch of our timeless vehicle brands. From the beautiful bonnets to intelligent electronics, our chassis, electronic and software, and vehicle engineering teams ensure each element works in tune with the next. This is the place where exceptional careers meet your ambitions. Join us and find your future.

The Opportunity

The Process & Toolsets Lead holds responsibility for defining, monitoring and managing all Accessories process, to provide the programme teams with the entitlement to achieve gateways on time. The individual will work alongside the Governance, Data and Programme Management teams, to drive continuous improvement into all aspects of project delivery, reviewing effectiveness, identifying efficiencies and ensuring change management of new procedures.

WHAT TO EXPECT: 

• On time achievement of Accessories gateways
• Be the process subject matter expert and provide guidance to the programme teams for successful gateway achievement
• Identify, define and deliver continuous improvement activities across the department
• Implement new process to improve efficiencies, manage change and handover to the Governance Coordinator to continue as business as usual
• Own and drive the lessons learned assigned to PMO, ensuring they are effectively closed out within corporate target
• Aid the engineering team in improving throughput of engineering releases

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Own all process creation and management for Accessories, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and audit criteria
• Continually review process adherence and effectiveness, identifying any efficiencies
• Continually review toolsets and ensure they are fit for purpose, liaising with central PMO, to understand future changes
• Run workshops with stakeholders in order to review proposed improvements
• Manage the adoption of future toolsets, such as but not limited to, 3DX and PlanView
• Support the Accessories Strategy Project in mapping and creating process, helping to define the future of Accessories delivery
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Jira
• Experience of new process and toolset rollout
• Understanding of Engineering release systems (such as iCREATE, WERS, 3DX)
• Understanding of resource planning and toolsets (such as PlanView)
• Experience in end-to-end delivery of projects, either Project Management or PMO
• Experience of continuous improvement, writing process and aligning stakeholders
• You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, including ability to lead relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to manage change across a number of stakeholders
   

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.