REQ ID: 116326
JOB TITLE: BEV Propulsion Tech. Delivery Manager
SALARY: £63,453 - £85,848.00

POSTING START DATE: 15/04/2024
POSTING END DATE: 29/04/2024
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

JLR are currently looking to hire for the position of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Propulsion Technical Delivery Manager, who will be responsible for leading the technical application and project delivery of the BEV Propulsion Systems into their respective vehicle programmes. Acting as the primary interface into our vehicle programme and our partners programme whilst representing the wider Propulsion community, you will utilise knowledge of Electrified Propulsion technology. You will be working across the entire propulsion department, mainly focused on HW/SW integration, unit programmes, and cooling systems, while also taking responsibility for test and development plans, system and component level testing, and subsequent planning and sign offs of said tasks.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Delivery of your BEV Propulsion System, aligned to the needs & requirements of the consolidated Propulsion Strategy

• Working closely with the Senior Product Owner and with sympathy to the portfolio of Propulsion projects, using Agile methods to align on the Product Roadmap prioritisation at each Sprint and each Quarter

• Define and lead the test and development plan for the integration of all propulsion content ahead of vehicle testing.  To include virtual, software and physical methods.

• Lead and organise work activities in alignment with the Product Roadmap and ensure prompt resolution of issues, utilising Agile structures along the way e.g. Daily Stand-Ups, Group Syncs, Scrum of Scrums, Showcase

• Monitor team performance and lead/facilitate or escalate problem resolution for all aspects of programme delivery, including virtual build, physical build and launch support

• Represent Propulsion in external communication and stakeholder management, ensuring Agile Showcase events enable a clear and succinct input into internal customer teams

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

In order to be considered for this position, you will need to have a broad technical background across all types of propulsions systems. Experience in similar disciplines such as PHEV/BEV/EV products would be ideal. You will also need experience within certification, as well as component and delivery experience within Hardware and Software. Following on from the previous point, experience working on end-to-end product delivery experience from concept to job 1 +90 will be needed due to the nature of the job requirements. You will need to have been involved in the test and development of propulsion systems, as well as experience in having whole system responsibility.

Essential:

• Previous experience of working in a Technical Project Management environment, solving complex technical issues with a structured approach, and able to demonstrate a track record of successful delivery

• Experience of BEV Propulsion Systems and/or commodity delivery

• Component and delivery experience within HW/SW, and end to end product delivery knowledge and experience, understanding the full development process.

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. 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.