Connected Car Portfolio Specialist

Adecco; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Connected Car Portfolio Specialist in Crewe to manage the connected car road-map and facilitate cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product planning within the automotive sector, a knack for data analysis, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This role offers flexible hybrid working and the opportunity to drive innovation in automotive experiences.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Convenient parking

Qualifications

• Experience in product planning and program management in the automotive sector.
• Strong background in customer data analysis and process design.
• Proven understanding of connected car technology and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Connected Car Portfolio road-map.
• Facilitate communication between technical and market teams.
• Lead the Connected Car Innovation Hub.
• Conduct market analysis and competitor benchmarking.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Agile methodologies

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Join Our Clients Team as a Connected Car Portfolio Specialist!

Contract Type: Temporary

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, (Hybrid Working Available)

End Date: January 31, 2026 with potential extensions

Working Pattern: Full Time Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Rate: Competitive - Outside IR35

Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors are searching for a dynamic Connected Car Portfolio Specialist to join their Connected Car R&D portfolio planning team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about connected car technology and eager to shape the future of vehicle features and customer experiences.

Why Join

• Impactful Role: Play a key part in delivering a competitive connected car service portfolio.
• Career Growth: This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your automotive career in a rapidly growing sector.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work while collaborating with a talented team.
• Convenient Location: Work in Crewe with nearby parking available just an 18-minute walk from the office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Portfolio Management: Own and maintain the Connected Car Portfolio road-map, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication between technical and market teams to drive portfolio initiatives.
• Innovation Leadership: Lead the Connected Car Innovation Hub, gathering insights and prioritising initiatives to foster growth.
• Market Analysis: Conduct competitor bench-marking and feature analysis to stay ahead of industry trends.

Who You Are

• Experienced Professional: You have experience in product planning and programme management within the automotive sector, focusing on digitisation and electrification.
• Analytical Thinker: Strong background in customer data analysis and process design, with a knack for turning insights into actionable solutions.
• Team Player: You thrive in cross-functional team settings and have a proactive approach to collaboration.
• Agile Advocate: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence is a plus.

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and adapt to change.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of connected car technology and market trends.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about the future of connected cars and have the expertise we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Join us in Crewe and help shape the future of automotive experiences.

Please note if you don't hear back regarding your application within 5 working days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful at this time, but we thank you for your interest.

Apply now and let's drive innovation together!

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