POSITION: Concepts Senior Manager

POSTING END DATE: 10/01/2025

LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwickshire (UK)

SALARY: Competitive

At JLR, we're on a continual journey to reimagine the future of modern luxury, and we want you to be part of it. Through our exquisite and timeless house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar – we're defining a new approach to sustainability and providing exceptional experiences. As a leader here, you have the opportunity to influence the way we think, providing your unique insight and vision for a better future. It's time to become a proud creator.
 
WHAT TO EXPECT
 
Vehicle Architectures & Concepts are proud creators of modern luxury.

• We define and deliver elegant, integrated technical solutions to highly complex problems

• We think systemically to deliver maximum customer value

• We select, size and plan the technology toolkit

• We lead the technical definition and delivery of world class products

• We pioneer innovation by asking ‘how could it be better?’

We need you as part of our team. In this critical technical leadership role, the expectations are high and so is the opportunity to change the course of our future.

THE ROLE
 
Key Responsibilities

• You will be an innovation champion; leading complex vehicle concept and architectures workstreams; with high profile exposure across senior leadership of all Engineering functions as well as close collaboration with Strategy, Marketing and Industrial Operation teams
• Lead technology and vehicle concept projects
• Apply your numerical analysis and foundation engineering skills to lead a diverse team
• Define the best technical strategy, attribute targets and vehicle bandwidth and functional integration assumptions
• Articulate ‘why?’ your proposals deliver customer love, product greatness and business efficiency
• Influence a diverse stakeholder network to define & deliver compatible, pioneering enterprise solutions
• Use futuring data; benchmarking, insights and empathy to deliver solutions that others can’t imagine

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Exceptional technical leadership skills; a strategic mind, excellent planning & prioritising skills and you are a world class communicator and adaptable leader
• A passion for products and extensive track record in a Product Development environment
• Technically curious with a broad skill-set and understanding of industry and global trends
• Extensive experience of leading teams to deliver elegant product solutions to complex problems
• An excellent communicator with clear narrative, purpose and your audience in mind - you are adept at turning data into information to drive business decisions
• Humble and considerate collaborator, leader and supporter of others; expecting the highest standards of those around you and treating everyone with dignity and respect
• A proven track record of delivering strategic initiatives, planned projects and urgent action

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 

• Product development project delivery experience - planning & delivering complex project demands within challenging constraints
• Experience and knowledge of the broader automotive industry, brands, trends, products and customer needs
• Familiarity with use of 3D CAD systems, PLM, database and other technical software tools & approaches
• Relevant degree and experience in Industrial Design, Engineering or another highly technical discipline
• Thrive on change and be committed to transforming customer experiences and growing our business
• A working knowledge of programme & project delivery processes, experience of Agile scaling or scrum methods, JIRA & Confluence, SAFe®

Personal Profile

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact
• Self-motivated, with a high degree of drive and ownership, with a strong delivery ethic
• Resilient and enthusiastic, who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
• An effective team player, who coaches and supports team members

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees 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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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.