Technical Chapter Lead

3 weeks ago


Gaydon, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

**Job Description
REQ ID: 117671

JOB TITLE: Technical Chapter Lead - Closure Systems - Project Management

SALARY: £57,100 - £75,500 + Bonus & Car Scheme

POSTING END DATE: 25/08/2023

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**

We are actively in pursuit of an accomplished Technical Chapter Lead, poised to play a pivotal role in advancing our Closure Systems and Project Management realm.

This individual will be instrumental in orchestrating, engineering and delivering Closures Systems (Lids and/or Door systems) into an Architecture / Programme, that will meet all defined targets and attributes both technical and commercial on cost, quality and time.

The individual will be accountable for the execution of all process activities to the Programme at all relevant gateways. They will manage a multi-disciplinary team through the engineering, sourcing and delivery of components for vehicle programmes.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**
- Manage programme-specific resources and activities to ensure execution of the Technology Chapter's Body of Knowledge (BoK) delivering against Technical & Commercial targets
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate concepts, features and alternatives and develop production releases
- Coordinate a cross-functional team to ensure robust delivery. Lead the team through the engineering, sourcing and delivery of components for vehicle programs on time, quality and cost
- Manage the delivery of all Automated Issues Management System and JIRA items and escalate as required to the relevant governance forums
- Validate and contribute to setting targets created in the strategy phase to ensure they can be delivered robustly
- Manage relationships with internal and external suppliers and senior stakeholders. Manage conflict and negotiate between parties, where required, to maintain engagement whilst delivering against the plan
- Manage, optimise and drive Technology Centre component costs, investment, vendor tooling and design and development

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
- Experience in delivering and developing technical products
- Previous experience in system engineering delivery for complex mechanical &/or electromechanical systems.
- Extensive experience in project and/ or programme management
- Significant experience in leading operational multi-skilled teams with the ability to set operational and strategic direction
- Demonstrable engineering development knowledge with component design and manufacturing techniques such as metal forming, injection moulding & pressings
- Excellent working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Closures Systems (Lids and/or Door systems) production and manufacturing technologies
- Proven ability to build and manage multiple internal and external relationships in complex stakeholder environments
- Previous experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry
- Experience in module team delivery

**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.

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