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REQ ID: 113727
JOB TITLE: Product Owner - Suspension Engineer
SALARY: £36,000 - £44,000
POSTING END DATE: 28/07/2023
LOCATION: Gaydon

We're re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a Product Owner in the Suspension Systems Function Group, you will work with the program teams and the Architecture Product Owner to drive the priorities and drumbeat of the suspension systems development squad. You'll support programs coming out of their concept phase, right up to production.

In this role you will be a champion for the use of Agile in the team, as well as having the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Alongside the Architecture Product Owner, set and drive delivery direction (for the squad) through prioritisation of work by being a central decision maker for priorities based on business and customer impact
• Maximise the value of the output that the squad work on by using iterative ways of working to deliver value quicker and minimise risk
• Ability to challenge the status quo whilst not impacting deliverables
• Ensure upfront alignment and coordination with other interacting squads or groups
• Establish/Facilitate/Participate in key agile ceremonies
• Be a central point of contact for the Suspension Function Group Squad into the Program teams and forums
• Rapidly responding to changing customer needs through fast, regular feedback and reprioritisation
• Support Scrum Master in the development, implementation and adherence of Agile project management processes
• Confidently and clearly present issues and proposed feasibility solutions, as well as provide status on a regular basis to all stakeholder levels
• Set, monitor and challenge programme budget, both throughout the development phase and production phase of the programme

WHAT YOU NEED

Essential:

• Engineering degree qualified or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage projects across diverse teams and an ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with, transparent and dependable
• An effective team player, actively shares learning and skills with team members
• Ability to adapt to the demands of high priority work streams in support of engineering delivery priorities
• Ability to troubleshoot and implement structured problem solving techniques

Desirable:

• Awareness of vehicle level attribute targets and the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics
• Experience and knowledge of Agile/Scrum product delivery methodology
• Experience of viewing/interrogating CAD models, assemblies and Engineering Bill of Materials

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.

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.