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Crewe (Hybrid working)
12 Month Contract
Reporting to the Functional Manager, the successful candidate will be empowered and responsible for end-to-end planning and delivery of R&D development vehicle build and vehicle update projects.
Defining, planning and steering the project.
Identifying and managing the risks.
Monitoring and tracking the project's progress.
Leading the project team.
Delivering the project deliverables and benefits on time.
Assist in the delivery of the department’s technology roadmap (e.g. system solutions for project planning and delivery)
The successful colleague will be from an Engineering and/or Project planning role. Exhibit knowledge of project management principles.
Understanding of all vehicle components & their packaging requirements including hybrid and EV powertrains.
Understanding of Engineering, Production, LQC processes, in order to support a variety of build activities.
An understanding of the Prototype Build & Press car preparation is advantageous.
ability to work within a team - able to work effectively leading a cross-functional team, at both Brand & Group level.
The Whole Vehicle Prototype & Workshops Planning team is responsible for the Development of the Strategic & Tactical plans that deliver all Prototypes / Simulators / Press / Media vehicles & development activities. The objective of the Prototype & Workshops Planning team is to understand the Global business demand, create and agree the delivery model and identify & resolve all risks that may affect the delivery to commitments agreed with the customer.
The team succeeds by understanding the customer needs, translating the needs into in-house and external build plans & building strong working relationships with the Engineering Functions and our Group Platform partners. The function offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic role that combines planning and technical expertise, business and customer requirements.