Project Delivery Lead/Technical Portfolio Lead

Are you passionate about driving innovation in the automotive sector? We're seeking an experienced and driven Project Delivery Lead with a strong background in ADAS, sensing, electrical architecture, connected car, Software Defined Vehicle, and Connected and Autonomous technologies to act as a Technical Portfolio Manager, mentoring and guiding organisations to ensure successful delivery of high-impact R&D and capital projects that are transforming the future of automotive manufacturing.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, enjoy leading at the cutting edge of automotive technology, and want to make a tangible impact in the Connected and Autonomous Mobility space — we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Stakeholder Relations

• Lead and support a variety of high-impact R&D and capital projects throughout their lifecycle, from bid phase to
• successful conclusion
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consortium partners, project stakeholders, and industry collaborators
• Actively engage with key figures across the automotive sector and academic institutions to strengthen networks and increase capability

Advocacy and Leadership

• Champion successful technical and commercial outcomes across all partner organisations into APC/Zenzic and wider stakeholder groups
• Represent the team in both formal and informal partner meetings, leading discussions and delivering presentations as required

Project Reporting and Risk Management

• Deliver timely and accurate reporting on project performance, highlighting critical success factors and potential dependencies, risks and technical challenges
• Interpret and contribute to detailed financial forecasts, across your projects for in year budget reporting

Governance Support

• Collaborate closely with Innovate UK and other delivery partners to uphold project governance standards
• Work closely with the Department for Business and Trade responding to queries on your project portfolio

Technology Understanding and Research Input

• Bring a solid understanding of the emerging technologies within each project, contributing technical insight where appropriate
• Monitor advancements in the automotive innovation landscape and share relevant research findings with the APC/Zenzic central team

Person Specification – Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrable engineering experience in some of the following, ADAS development, E - Machines, Power Electronics, Robotics, Automotive Electrical Engineering. Automotive Embedded and Software. Electronic system engineering, Machine Learning. Software Over The Air (SOTA), Firmware Over the Air (FOTA), Cyber security
• Demonstrable experience in technical project management or technical leadership ideally within the automotive or advanced manufacturing sectors
• Experience with risk management, technical leadership and quality assurance
• Proven track record of successful delivery in Product Development or Research & Development (R&D) environments
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and stakeholder communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
• Willingness to travel to support partner engagement and project delivery

We're committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

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