Summary: The Design Programme Lead (DPL) plays a pivotal role in the Vehicle Design Programme Management team, acting as a creative enabler to drive the delivery of the Design Vision from concept to production. This position requires collaboration across multiple brands and a focus on Agile methodologies to enhance team performance and ensure timely delivery of programmes. The DPL is responsible for managing non-Creative activities, communicating programme content, and resolving risks and issues effectively. The role demands strong project management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 programmes.
• Represent Vehicle Design at Vehicle/Group level, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Communicate programme content clearly, including changes and approved studies.
• Track, measure, and report metrics to achieve programme deliverables.
• Manage and support the resolution of risks, issues, and impediments.
• Develop and communicate credible plans against departmental priorities.
• Ensure consistency of programme timing and escalate resource issues as needed.
• Guide the team on asset requirements based on programme deliverables.
• Ensure activities are scoped, coordinated, and delivered in line with Agile methodologies.
• Share lessons learned to foster a high-performing team.
• Lead process improvement initiatives for the Vehicle Design Programme Management team.

Key Skills:

• Experience in a Design Studio environment supporting the Creative development process.
• Project Management experience, including timing, risk and issue resolution, cost, and resource systems.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive and growth mindset with strong collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including JIRA Scrum Master experience.
• Ability to thrive in a creative and collaborative environment.
• Proven record of implementing process improvements.

Salary (Rate): £45.25/hour

City: Warwickshire

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other