Design Programme Lead (Gaydon, GB)

REQ ID: 128272 JOB TITLE: Design Programme Lead SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 13/03/2025

POSTING END DATE: 27/03/2025

LOCATION: Gaydon

As a part of the Creative team, you’ll be at the core of what we do at JLR, shaping the future of modern luxury. Working in Vehicle Design, Materiality, Brand Design, Digital Design, Business Planning and Transformation, you’ll collaborate with other creative minds to deliver sustainable solutions using cutting-edge technology. Unleash your creativity on iconic brands. Come, be a proud creator of the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Working in the Vehicle Design Programme Management team in the Creative Chapter, the Vehicle Design Programme Lead is the 'creative enabler’ for their programmes, driving the delivery of the Design Vision from concept to production with efficiency & clarity.

As the centre of the Vehicle Design team, the Vehicle Design Programme Lead will lead the delivery of their design programmes, ensuring all activities are in line with the Creative and business priorities, product creation & delivery systems are delivered on time. You shall be accountable for ensuring Vehicle Design activities are based on Agile Ways of Working, constantly striving to improve the performance of the team.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Drive and enable the Vehicle Design team to successfully deliver the Design Vision. Lead and manage all non-Creative activities to drive successful delivery of your programmes. This can include Core, SV, Accessories and/or Bespoke. Represent Vehicle Design at Vehicle/Group level, working closely with the wider V-Org, Product Engineering, Commercial and other Enterprise teams, to drive Vehicle Design alignment and collaboration of programme content, timing and gateways deliverable Ensure your programmes are resourced against gateway priorities and escalate resource issues to the appropriate stakeholders to mitigate risks against delivery. Guide the team within Creative, on physical and/or digital asset requirements, based on your programme/s deliverables, affordability, value and purpose.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Experienced at planning, monitoring and delivering programmes and projects. Be able to thrive within a creative and collaborative environment. Product development awareness to enable prioritisation of key issues. Risk, issues and impediments management skillset. Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.