Job Description

REQ ID: 118935
JOB TITLE: Powertrain Certification Manager - Planning & Delivery
SALARY: \xc2\xa355,000 - \xc2\xa370,000 + Bonus & Car Scheme
POSTING END DATE: 20/09/2023
LOCATION: Coventry

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 actively in pursuit of an accomplished Propulsion Certification Manager, poised to play a pivotal role in advancing our Planning and Delivery function.

This individual will be responsible for planning, delivering and programme managing the Propulsion testing that supports Fuel Economy, Emissions, EV Range, Power and NAS OBD certification.

You will be at the forefront of Propulsion Certification activities. Your mission? To ensure that for every vehicle programme, the test activity required for Propulsion certification is fully resourced, planned and delivered.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Certification Programme Leaders providing support, insight and management.
• End-to-end planning, delivery and programme management of all Propulsion certification test activities
• Lead the daily Certification Review ensuring that vehicles are prioritised correctly via the kanban board with any blockers flagged and escalated as required
• Deliver projects with full cross-functional engagement and stakeholder management ensuring achievement of the required timescale and quality
• Influence and guide cross-functional teams to prioritise and deliver Propulsion certification key enablers such as calibration, software, road loads etc. to meet PCDS timing
• Provide the critical link between market requirements, programme requirements, and test resources i.e. facility capacity, authority capacity, and test properties (vehicles / engines)
• Provide management KPI reporting and risk analysis of performance against agreed programme timing and use the output to steer tactical and strategic actions
• Participate in reviews for future product and existing product change requests to ensure that Propulsion certification is considered and accounted for during timing development
• Be the single point of contact for expertise and guidance on Propulsion certification requirements and timing
• Undertake and support scenario planning as required to determine certification contain ability, and be the interface into EP Strategy to review cycle plans and aid in complexity reduction

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

• Experience in managing programme and/or process-related activities, ideally within the Automotive Industry
• Experience in an automotive engineering environment, including knowledge of vehicle construction and systems
• An individual with a customer-first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special
• Resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
• Able to challenge existing thinking positively whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments & projects, with a proven track record of delivering results
• Capable of leading a team to work methodically, to defined processes

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.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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