Project Manager

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Project description

For an upcoming program at JLR, which requires end-to-end project delivery for OTA-enabled onboard systems across different vehicle platforms - like JEA (Jaguar Electric Architecture), we're looking for a Project Manager with experience in automotive, aerospace/MoD, or similar complex manufacturing environments to be based in Gaydon, UK. This platform is dedicated exclusively for future, all-electric Jaguar models, MLA (Modular Longitudinal Architecture): For larger cars, RR, RRS (ICE and electric powertrains) and EMA (Electric Modular Architecture): Pure electric platform, capable to support PHEV/MHEV and also support L2+

Responsibilities

The Project Manager ensures scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met while enabling software-defined vehicle features to be delivered, updated, and validated via secure OTA mechanisms throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have:

Experience working within structured programme environments (EMEA/JEA/MLA/SOTA)

Awareness of milestone gateways

Understanding of software release processes (and ideally some hardware exposure)

Strong stakeholder management skills

High standard of reporting, escalation, and intervention where needed

AGILE experience is a benefit, but awareness is sufficient

Experience working within structured programme environments (EMEA/JEA/MLA/SOTA)

Awareness of milestone gateways

Understanding of software release processes (and ideally some hardware exposure)

Strong stakeholder management skills

High standard of reporting, escalation, and intervention where needed

AGILE experience is a benefit, but awareness is sufficient

Skills

Must have

You have 5+ years' automotive experience in leading 20+ employee project teams

You lead by example, are proactive with a hands on mentality where your actions are needed

You are well organized and able to delegate efficiently

You own the things that are within your responsibility

You are a strong communicator in English and can convey results to your team & to customer

You are passionate about agile working methodologies and open for new technologies

Nice to have

Hardware experience

Other

Languages

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Seniority

Regular