Automotive Product Information Planner

Tata Technologies Limited; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Limited in the UK seeks an Automotive Product Information Planner to drive timely Product Specification and Bills of Materials in line with programme milestones for multiple model years. You will coordinate cross‑functional PI teams and manage changes using ICP to ensure accurate, delivery‑ready BOMs for virtual and physical builds.

This role can be inside IR35 contract or full‑time employment and offers the chance to join a fast‑growing ER&D function working with global

Qualifications

• Proven project management and problem solving skills with data-driven approach.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across levels and manage changing priorities.
• Experience in coordinating BoM and product data, with ICP familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage project delivery plans.
• Coordinate ICP VL OK2UL ownership and change management.
• Report on BoM quality metrics and release status.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain critical path integrity.
• Conduct scenario planning, problem solving and risk management.
• Oversee workload and throughput of PI team.
• Forecast capacity using resource plans and allocations.
• Interact with Engineering, Delivery, Marketing, Plant Launch and PI teams.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Tools

VBA

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Automotive Product Information Planner

2026-09-17T00:00:00

Lighthorne

Warwickshire

GB

CV35 0

Any

2026-12-16T23:02:04.297

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Engineering Release Specialist (ERS) to be based at our customers site in Gaydon.

Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast-growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery.

The Role

Product Information Planner (PI) is the beating heart of our business. As a department we are responsible for the delivery of coherent and timely Product Specification and Bill of Materials in line with Programme timing. As a PI Programme Planner, you'll be accountable for ensuring the timely delivery of accurate configured bills of materials in support of vehicle line & architecture PCDS milestones for multiple model years through development of plans. Leveraging the Integrated Change Process (ICP), you will need to co-ordinate the actions of multiple PI teams. Driving accurate, timely and clean feature sets and bills of materials to support both virtual and physical builds.

This exciting and equally stimulating role offers the opportunity to join a critical area within the business. Due to the nature of our customer engagements, this role is currently open as both an inside IR35 contract or full-time employed. Remuneration will be determined based on the individual's relative skill set, experience and overall fit for the role.

Area of Responsibility

• Using Project Management skills to generate and manage project delivery plans.
• Understanding programme scope and comprehensive change management skills through ICP VL OK2UL ownership
• Reporting on BoM quality metric & Release Status
• Stakeholder Management and negotiation to ensure priorities and critical path are not compromised
• Scenario planning, problem solving and risk management
• Managing your own throughput and workload
• Utilising the Team Resource and Allocation Plan to forecast potential capacity issues
• Key interactions with regular touchpoints will be: Engineering and Delivery Teams, Engineering Technology Centres, Marketing Sales & Service, Plant Launch Teams and internal PI teams

Knowledge / Experience

Applications are welcomed from individuals who are natural problem solvers and people who enjoy working with and understanding data. The successful candidate will have a can do attitude and a logical approach to working through issues as they arise. They will be capable of interacting with a range of different stakeholders and able to manage the workload within the wider PI team. This is a key role that requires a balance of business capabilities to deliver its key objectives, including, Stakeholder Management skills, Project Management and Problem Solving.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferably educated to degree level in an Engineering or Business-related subject or willing to study for such a qualification. Experience will also be considered. Advanced skills such as VBA, SQL, Tableau etc. are an advantage. Knowledge of the Product Definition process would be an advantage.

Personal Profile

A candidate who has supervisory skills to motivate a team to enhance the way we support engineering in managing requirements. A confident and articulate person who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly and can engage with stakeholders at different levels within the business. A determined individual, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy, and confidence. A candidate who is comfortable challenging stakeholders with strong influencing and engagement skills. 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.

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