Lead Project Manager - Gaydon (CVOBJ), United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

Description

WHAT TO EXPECT

Engineering Laboratories forms the backbone of JLR's internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test.

The Technologies Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required to support physical test plans. The team also lead, from concept through to delivery, the delivery of new facilities, technology and infrastructure in-line with Product Engineering strategies and requirements.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of new test physical test facilities within JLR. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager / project engineer with a good understanding of the differing requirements of road based, laboratory based and virtual engineering tools and equipment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adopt and ensure best practice project management principles are followed within the team.
Lead a small team of engineers to deliver new facilities, technology and infrastructure according to business and programme requirements.
Create and present to senior leadership well justified business cases to guide company strategy and manage capital investment programme.
Liaise with teams across Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Group Safety and Property on a pro-active basis.
Hands-on approach to problem solving and implementation of solutions.
Management of detailed timing plans, cost trackers, project and documentation.
Support the personal development of the wider team.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Ability to lead and coordinate the design of complex systems with multiple requirements.
Ability to construct timing plans, schedule work tasks and manage team activities to completion.
Ability to create strong business cases and manage project spend.
Experience managing the requirements of a diverse range of stakeholders.
Experience of collaborative team environments.
Experience operating and working in a technically capable team.
Broad understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
Experience working in or around a physical test environment and ideally educated to degree level in a related discipline.
Experience with any of the following - Servio Hydraulics, Test Rig control, CAD / CAE, Data Logging equipment, HIL or SIL equipment, building civils or M&E

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 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.