Principal Product Owner

In this position, you'll be at the helm of JLRs' Systems Engineering Operations for the electrical platforms, playing a critical role in engineering transformation and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. This leadership position necessitates a blend of strategic vision and hands-on delivery of complex engineering solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for specialist looking to make a signifcant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

This role demands not only deep expertise in Systems Engineering tools, methods, and processes but also the flexibility to challenge existing models and instigate change throughout the organisation.

Key accountabilities & responsibilities

A Principal Product Owner will get great opportunities to lead the Systems Engineering Operations squad at JLR. You'll play a pivotal role in leading this transformation, overseeing the implementation and governance of the Model-Based Systems Engineering Delivery Framework and integrating Product Lifecycle Management into the System Engineering process.

Further duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide product leadership and direction for the Systems Engineering Delivery Operations.


• Utilize data analytics skills to report on System Engineering Delivery Risks to programme teams and stakeholders at all levels.


• Lead the engineering transformation on the integration of the PLM into the System Engineering processes, including PLM features like Configuration Management, Change Management, Version Management, and Variant Management.
  
  Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.


• Practical experience in change transformation, operations, and systems governance.


• Expertise in Application Lifecycle Management systems.


• Proficient in data analytics to report on system engineering delivery risks.


• Knowledge of relevant systems standards (ISO15288, ISO12207, ISO29119, ISO26262, ISO21434).
  
  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., 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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.