Engineering Transformation Lead

Job Purpose

Identify and project manage small medium and large scale projects from conception through to delivery to transform the Engineering Function to align with the companys strategic goals

To continuously identify areas of opportunity within our organization and product creation processes.

Establish and lead cross-functional workstreams to deliver transformation projects from inception to implementation before handing to the process team for operational management.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with the Engineering LT to develop the roadmap for the future transformation of the Engineering function in the short medium and long term
• Set the priorities and put in place action plans based on Engineerings strategic goals
• Set the framework and governance/cadence within which all engineering functional transformation projects should be planned executed and delivered
• Establish and lead cross-functional workstreams to deliver transformation projects from inception to implementation before handing to the process team for operational management
• Ensure appropriate processes are in place for the smooth hand over of projects to the identified process team
• Champion Engineering transformation projects across the Engineering Function and wider business (including the Executive Team)
• Continually review the product creation process to identify improvement areas that align with the Engineering strategy but all the wider business strategy. Identify weak areas of AML Engineering process & organization and establish and lead (cross functional) transformation workstreams.
• Lead roll-out and communication strategies for process and organization updates and embed into the process team for operational management
• Provide a good practice advisory service to the Engineering LT to support on all matters relating to the functional transformation area to support decision making
• Strive to achieve and deliver industry best practice through benchmarking analysis where necessary working with consultant teams.
• Support CTO in creation & rollout of Engineering strategies
• Design Engineering organisation structure strategies working closely with the Heads of Engineering Functions CTO and HR to enable best practice delivery

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Previous experience essential to undertake this role:

• Large scale project management from conception through to delivery
• Strategy development / rollout
• Whole vehicle or complex system programme coordination / management experience
• Extensive knowledge of product development / creation systems
• Proven complex planning capability
• Proven leadership skills
• Proven leadership of complex concern/issue resolution
• Budget development & ownership
• Engineering/facilities standard generation
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience in the part/software release process
• Complex financial / resource forecasting / tracking experience

Skills and Behvaiours

• Strong foundation in engineering
• Strong teamwork & collaboration skillset self-motivated & able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Aston Martin current processes and recent history
• Knowledge of Aston Martin organization & people within
• Strategic focus
• Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in working methods & interpreting work requirements & goals
• Strong people management/leadership skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Fluent presenter to all business levels
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

GRADE: Expert ( SM Benefits)

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