Contracts and Project Planner - Solihull, United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover
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Solihull, United Kingdom

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**Job Description


REQ ID:
118830


JOB TITLE:
Contracts and Project Planner


SALARY:
£40,800-£50,000


POSTING END DATE:
16/11/2023


LOCATION:
Solihull

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world's most iconic brands. JLR is revered across the globe.

Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow.

We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.


WHAT TO EXPECT

JLR has an amazing opportunity to work within the Material Planning & Logistics Contracts Management team which manages contracts for the Lead Logistic Provider & MHE provider.

With a current budget of over £200m, the key deliverables are:

  • Own change management process
  • agree & sign off all cost changes.
  • Monitor & manage performance against contractual KPI's & requirements.
  • Lead the development of contract management strategies, technical specifications, evaluation criteria supporting Non-Production Purchasing in all tender / market test activities.


The role will be to drive the Project Management support required in the delivery of projects and their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies and can include elements of project planning & delivery, schedule & stakeholder management.


This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a period of business change, supporting the Reimagine and Refocus strategies in driving value creation.


WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

  • Lead on the development of technical specifications, key performance indicators, Statements of Work & other operational contractual documents.
  • Strategic development of supplier management & supplier strategy.
  • Deliver projects utilising project management techniques to ensure the delivery and achievement of planned outcomes to support the achievement of strategic business objectives.
  • Work on projects and work streams; from scoping to delivery and including crossfunctional engagement and stakeholder management ensuring project delivery to required timescale, quality and cost.
  • Work with the operational business to understand current processes and to document and prioritise requirements for changes and additions.
  • Work with the operational business on where step changes can be introduced and included in the project.
  • Management of required Governance, including milestone reporting, project status reporting, financial reporting and risk and issue management
  • Support adherence to Operational Acceptance processes, with smooth project transition to Service Delivery
  • Use lean project management principles in order to develop more effective and efficient ways of working.
  • Undertake and support scenario planning as required.
  • Manage stakeholders to ensure projects add value and are aligned to stakeholder expectations.
  • Track and measure all live resource projects and report Project metrics to senior management and the area.
  • Use wider business experience to guide and help others to identify potential alternative solutions to problems occurring on their projects.
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Contractual document development understanding of technical specification & statements of work.
  • Ability to design key performance indicators to drive supplier performance.
  • Previous experience in a similar role in Project Management with track record of delivery
  • Methodical detailed approach to work context
  • Analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.
  • Ability to present complex data & issues to a varied audience.
  • Experience of stakeholder management at all levels. Project management & delivery techniques.
Personal Profile

  • An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
  • An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
  • An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
  • A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
  • A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
  • An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.
  • An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

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, memb
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