Join our customer’s Vehicle Design Programme Management team as a Technical Project Manager – Specialist, where creativity meets precision. Based in Gaydon, this contract role is your chance to be the driving force behind the delivery of our Design Vision—from concept to production.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
About the Role
As a creative enabler, you will lead and manage all non-creative activities across a range of programmes, including Core, SV, Accessories, and Bespoke. Your mission: to ensure seamless delivery of the Design Vision by fostering collaboration, driving alignment, and maintaining momentum across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Champion the delivery of the Design Vision across all programme phases.
• Lead programme management activities, ensuring alignment with Core, SV, Accessories, and Bespoke streams.
• Act as the primary liaison between Vehicle Design and wider enterprise teams (Product Engineering, Commercial, etc.).
• Own and communicate programme content, including approved changes and studies.
• Track, measure, and report key metrics to ensure programme success.
• Identify and resolve risks, issues, and impediments swiftly and effectively.
• Develop and maintain credible short- and long-term plans aligned with departmental priorities.
• Ensure resource alignment and escalate gaps to stakeholders as needed.
• Guide creative teams on asset requirements based on programme needs and value.
• Embrace Agile methodologies to coordinate and deliver all programme activities.
• Share lessons learned and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Need
• A proactive mindset and strong collaboration skills.
• Experience in a creative or design-led environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex programmes and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agile ways of working is a plus.