Program Manager - Verification & Validation

Function: Whole Vehicle
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Whole vehicle team as the Program Manager – Verification & Validation where you'll lead the functional content for a specific project and act as the engineering representative supporting the Whole Vehicle release. Reporting into the Head of Department – Whole Vehicle Quality your main responsibilities include;

• Accountable for managing and delivering the Whole Vehicle Verification & Validation including: Durability, Reliability, Functional Events & Event alignment
• Aligning the Verification & Validation Plan with Platform, R&D & Quality teams
• Management of project deliverables and milestones against key performance indicators including: managing vehicle requirements & preparation, aligning integration requirements cross-functionally; escalating concern resolution; managing outsourced work including suppliers & manage budgetary requirements
• Provide strategic leadership, in-depth technical knowledge and guidance to both support and ensure achievement of business objectives and technical development
• Process improvement activity, lead technical direction with other functions/engineers, provide technical direction to other feature owners and technical input for future developments
• Developing and influencing strategic validation direction; validation against attribute targets, advise on strategic opportunities, develop the strategic technical direction / technical roadmaps within the area
• Develop and maintain relationships and communications between group counterparts

About the Team
The Whole Vehicle Validation and Quality team exists to protect the customer and brand by ensuring the engineering design meets whole vehicle product requirements prior to customer product release. The teams responsibilities include; Whole Vehicle Verification & Validation,  problem management, Static & Dynamic Validation Events & durability, reliability and functional testing of our vehicles.

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be a proven Automotive Engineer, with experience of whole vehicle verification and validation and an in-depth understanding of systems engineering. You will have strong leadership skills and be able to work across functional groups to meet project milestones coupled with communication and influencing skills up to Board level. You will demonstrate:

• Experience in leading Systems Engineering validation plans
• Proven track record of successful deliveries of vehicle systems/features or as Project Manager for smaller vehicle projects
• Experience of process from launch to production
• Significant knowledge and understanding of Whole Vehicle deliverables in line with Engineering PVR’s and KPI’s
• Knowledge of Test and measurement requirements in line with VAG procedures; Engineering drawings; Software tools & Concerns management systems
• Project management skills, ability to lead cross functionally to achieve project milestones
• Understanding and application of all required sign off legislative and environmental requirements
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 8 April 2025

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