A contract requirement for an experienced Connected Car Business Analyst to join a prestigous Automotive OEM. Experienced in Connected Car/Telematics/Infotainment or Automotive Electrical Engineering is essential.
Outside IR35
Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities:
Own and maintain Connected Car Portfolio roadmap master data (CC portfolio tracker) including portfolio decision track and new initiatives
Facilitate cross-functional alignments with pre-framing analysis on technical and market data
Manage connected car requirements pipeline (on-board & off-board), triaging & prioritising for portfolio build
Coordinate with functional & business owners to support MY29-30 portfolio gap identification, product-market fit analysis, and EPIC backlog (bi-weekly)
Conduct competitor benchmarking and feature analysis, including regional insights (e.g China)
Lead Connected Car Innovation Hub, facilitating inputs gathering, documentation, and prioritisation
Support Bi-weekly Lean Portfolio Management forum - agenda setting, meeting organisation, and actions log update
Primary Teams to Work With:
Feature owners across R&D departments (especially Electrical & Electronic)
Advanced engineering for R&D innovation (including external partners such as Plug & Play)
Competitor benchmark community including group (e.g VIDA)
Product Marketing in S&M department
Skills & Experiences:
Strong experience in customer data analysis, process design, and requirements management
Effective communication and documentation skills
Proactive and collaborative mindset with attention to detail
Experience in working in cross-functional team structures on a global scale
Experience in digital innovation frameworks or product discovery methods
Customer and result-oriented with the ability to focus and prioritise tasks effectively
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g JIRA, Confluence) in a fast-paced environment
Can-do attitude and experience in change management
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering or economics degree
Experience in product planning and program management in the automotive sector driving digitalisation and electrification
Prior experience converting customer and business insights into tangible technical solutions
Broad knowledge about connected car technology and market trends
Proven ability to synthesise key contexts across functions and demonstrate problem-solving skills
If you are an experienced professional eager to advance your career in the automotive sector and have a passion for connected car technology, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team