Automotive Practice Lead

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme – matched employee contribution

Discount on new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles

Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program

Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Warwick seeks an Automotive Practice Lead with a strong background in technical automotive engineering. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, acting as a technical advisor, and managing vehicle programs. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Powertrain, Chassis, Electrical or Body Engineering. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical automotive engineering background required.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and full vehicle programs is essential.
• Expertise in Powertrain, Chassis, Electrical or Body Engineering.
• Familiarity with cross-functional engineering team coordination and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design client-specific solutions.
• Act as a technical advisor during client interactions.
• Conduct competitive analysis and contribute to market strategies.
• Manage proposals and bids including technical alignment with stakeholders.
• Oversee program planning, execution, cross-functional coordination and delivery.

Skills

Vehicle program management

Technical Leadership

Program Planning & Execution

Cost & Budget Control

Design & validation

Stakeholder management

Cost & budget control

Job description

Overview

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. We are recruiting for an Automotive Practice Lead to be based from our European HQ in Warwick.

Role Summary

This position will suit a strong technical automotive engineering professional with expertise in at least one of the following domains: Powertrain, Chassis, Electrical or Body Engineering. You will need to have been involved in full vehicle programs and worked with cross functional teams to discuss solutions for different domain areas with customers.

Solution Development & Customization

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and tailor solutions that meet Automotive client-specific requirements. Translate complex technical concepts into compelling business propositions.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

Act as a technical advisor during client interactions, presentations and negotiations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations.

Market & Opportunity Analysis

Identify emerging trends, technologies, and customer pain points to inform solution strategy. Conduct competitive analysis and contribute to go-to-market strategies.

Proposal & Bid Management

Knowledge / Experience

Technical Knowledge

• Vehicle program management
• Vehicle Architecture & Systems Integration
• Technical Leadership to manage functional engineering teams across domains (Body engineering, powertrain, chassis, electronics, etc.)
• Innovation & Technology Road mapping - Driving future technologies (EVs, ADAS, connectivity, sustainability)
• Know-how of Design & Validation Expertise - design standards, simulation, testing, and homologation
• Supplier & Partner Collaboration - Technical alignment with Tier-1s and strategic partners

Program Management

• Program Planning & Execution
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Cost & Budget Control
• Stakeholder Communication
• Change Management
• Ability to assess customer expectations and drive alignment with delivery team

In return for bringing your expertise

We offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time