REQ ID: 122574
JOB TITLE: Software Release Lead Project Engineer
SALARY: £42,000 - £68,000
POSTING START DATE: 23.5.2024
POSTING END DATE: 6.6.2024
LOCATION: Warwickshire
JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We are looking for a talented Engineer with experience of leading software integraton / project delivery. This is an opportunity to lead others coordinating activities inclusive of planning, development, testing, and validation along with engaging and influence project stakeholders.
You'll also get to collaborate with Product Owners, Subject Matter Experts, Software Delivery Engineers and In-house Software teams plus external suppliers to secure 'on- time' releases for our partnership applications.
You'll get to be part of enabling the delivery of JLR’s next generation Battery Management Control Module (BMCM).
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
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Lead on communication of software status, functionality and timings
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Coordinate daily activities to deliver all assigned application projects
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Lead on programme requirements, evaluate resource impacts and build plan accordingly
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Lead product issue resolutions
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Maintain project plans, resource usage trackers, reporting project status
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Lead interactions across our propulsion domain.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
You'll be an engineer by profession. This is a role that requires leadership capabilities (of the team aiding project deivery along with a mindset to challenge / collaborate, engage and influence stakeholders). You'll also need to demonstrate that you have Project Managed the embedding of software projects within a diverse cross-functional teams.
Other requirements being:
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Demonstrable capability of cross functional co-ordination and management
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Experience of presenting to senior management and directions in appropriate forums
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Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result.
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You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs.
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Previous experience in Powertrain technical project leadership and track record of successful 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 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.