REQ ID: 128759
JOB TITLE: Product Owner - IVI Apps
SALARY: £70,000 - £80,000

POSTING START DATE: 07/05/2025

POSTING END DATE: 21/05/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role will lead the implementation and delivery of the in-house UX/UI applications software for all the Infotainment displays across all JLR and Tata synergy projects.

The purpose of this role is to enable JLR agility and responsiveness to change, with much greater levels of efficiency than can be achieved with traditional Tier 1 software procurement, following the principles of the DPP Architecture “North Star”.

The key focus is to lead global software squads to develop the functional software Business Logic and View artefacts for onwards release into the central cockpit controller. This will involve leading highly technical squads of multi-skilled software, test, and tools engineers to maximise the value of deployed software product at every sprint.

A crucial aspect of this role is to lead the UX/UI applications software development for the Infotainment displays across all our brands and ensure that the solutions developed meet the needs of functional safety, cyber security, and toolchains to ensure portability and futureproofing across vehicle architectures. Here’s what to expect:

• Defining and maintaining the Infotainment UX/UI Software Roadmap.
• Owning the Infotainment UX/UI Software product backlog and stakeholder relationships.
• Leading the UX/UI applications software development using Agile best practices across global sites.
• Ensuring all produced software artefacts are tested with a high degree of automation and test coverage.
• Building software using JLR CI/CD pipelines, with tightly controlled versioning and traceability.
• Leading the development of UX/UI software using Android toolchain for the platform.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Extensive experience of initiating and growing technical product teams from inception to production.
• Experience of owning an AGILE product backlog and delivering products to customers at scale.
• Relevant previous experience of delivering complex software products using cross functional squads.
• Experience of managing complex stakeholder engagements.
• Proven experience of matrix management in an Agile environment and the ability to influence and assist squads with product impediments and risks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the time, cost and quality attributes of products throughout their life cycle.

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.