Design Programme Lead (DPL)

TN United Kingdom; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Programme Lead to drive the delivery of innovative design visions from concept to production. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration while adhering to Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a creative environment, possess strong project management skills, and have a proactive mindset. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of vehicle design and enhance the overall creative development process.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design Studio environment supporting creative processes.
• Proven track record in planning and delivering projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of design programmes ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Manage risks and issues to mitigate impacts on project timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Risk Management

Collaboration

Tools

JIRA

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Duration: Contract

Location: Gaydon

Division: Design

Position Description:

• Working in the Vehicle Design Programme Management team in the Creative Chapter, the Design Programme Lead (DPL) is the 'creative enabler' for their programme/s, driving the delivery of the Design Vision from concept to production with efficiency & clarity.
• As the centre of the Vehicle Design team, the Design Programme Lead will lead the delivery of their programme/s, ensuring all activities are in line with the Creative and business priorities, PCDS and delivered on time.
• They are accountable for ensuring Vehicle Design activities are based on Agile Ways of Working, constantly striving to improve the performance of the team.
• The successful candidate will report into the Vehicle Design Programme Manager.

Skills Required:

• Working in a Design Studio environment, supporting the Creative development process through to delivery.
• Project Management experience, dealing with timing, Risk & issue resolution, cost and resource systems Excellent communication skills with people of all levels and expertise: notably Design, Marketing, Programme, Engineering

Experience Required:

• Experienced at planning, monitoring and delivering programmes and projects.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with an ability to influence others at all levels.
• Proactive and growth mindset.
• Be able to thrive within a creative and collaborative environment.
• Product development awareness to enable prioritisation of key issues.
• Risk, issues and impediments management skillset.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Proven record of implementing process improvements.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience of Agile ways of working, JIRA Scrum Master experience

Additional Information :

• Drive and enable the Vehicle Design team to successfully deliver the Design Vision.
• Lead and manage all non-Creative activities to drive successful delivery of your programme/s.
• This can include Core, SV, Accessories and/or Bespoke.
• Represent Vehicle Design at Vehicle/Group level, working closely with the wider V-Org, Product Engineering, Commercial and other Enterprise teams, to drive Vehicle Design alignment and collaboration of programme content, timing and gateways deliverables.
• Accountable for clearly communicating programme content for your programme/s, including changes (add/deletes and programme approved studies).
• Ensure all metrics to achieve the programme deliverables are effectively tracked, measured and reported at the relevant levels.
• Effectively communicate, manage and support the resolution of risks, issues and impediments for your programme/s at pace to mitigate downstream impact.
• Develop and communicate credible plans (long and short term) against departmental priorities for your programme/s.
• Ensure consistency of programme timing against generics, communicating and aligning on any risks or challenges.
• Ensure your programme/s are resourced against gateway priorities and escalate resource issues to the appropriate stakeholders to mitigate risks against delivery.
• Guide the team within Creative, on physical and/or digital asset requirements, based on your programme/s deliverables, affordability, value and purpose.
• With an Agile mindset, ensure all Vehicle, Group and Squad activities and events are consistently scoped, co-ordinated and delivered in line with Agile ways of working.
• Share lesson learned to enable a high performing team.
• Lead process improvement initiatives for the Vehicle Design Programme Management team.

Why work through Contech's?

Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology & Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employee's, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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