In a domainbased structure, where the IT function is structured around supporting business functions, this role leads the Manufacturing and Supply Chain (MSC) domain; ensuring the IT can sufficiently support and drive business forward by providing IT solutions to the Manufacturing department. MSC domain will act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the MFG domain, lead and coordinate all support from MSC domain itself and all other relevant IT functions (including Enterprise Application & Integration, Enterprise Infrastructure Services and Information Security).

The main ways in which this will be achieved are through leadership of the following capabilities:

- Vehicle Plant IT

- Engine Plant IT

- AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) IT

- Supply Chain IT

- IT strategy and planning for the entire MFG function

The major responsibilities of this role are:

- Lead the development of Manufacturing IT Strategy and roadmap

Directly work with senior Manufacturing business stakeholders (EVP/VP and functional directors) to define the IT systems strategy that supports the Manufacturing Operating Moｄｅｌ and Business Plan

Lead sub-domain IT senior managers to cascade the IT strategy into budget plans and IT landscape roadmaps

Act as the main IT contact for Industry 4 / China Manufacturing 2025, in collaboration with Manufacturing team and Business Office team, as supported by IT Innovations Senior manager and domain SMEs; responsible for developing the IT technology roadmap in support of this initiative.

Directly work with CJLR Business Office on strategic PR initiatives

- Business Partnering and Demand Operation

Manage the MSC IT team to understand business requirements (either part of the agreed roadmap / business plan or un-planned, ad-hoc basis) and initiate IT projects in support of these requirements

Provide oversight to sub-domain senior managers and their BPs (IT business partners)

Work with IT Business Office as escalating points in the routine operation of commercial process and relevant gateway reviews

- Product and Project ｄｅｌivery

Define the strategy for core MSC domain products (e.g. MES as a product)

Oversee and approve the roadmap of product development and evolution, and seek functional business owner’s alignment

Provide governance on project closure to ensure we ｄｅｌiver best quality output for business and the committed business value (as per business case)

Partner with strategic product suppliers and provide technology guidance to the team

Act as the escalation points and steering committee member for IT ｄｅｌivery projects in the MSC domain and projects managed in other IT domains with an MSC impact

- IT application maintenance

Lead the MSC sub-domains managers to ensure IT operational targets for MSC IT systems are met (e.g. down time target, system availabilities, etc.)

Ensure smooth transition of IT products and projects into BaU without business interuption

Provide oversight to changes and improvements to MSC IT systems

Define collaboration moｄｅｌs with business teams and other IT domain teams

- MSC IT innovations

Work together with IT innovations (tools and governance) to explore innovation initiatives within the MFG area and be the main IT contact, match pairing against MFG innovations champion

Partner with JLR MSC IT team (and their business customer, mainly in the AME team)

- IT management

As a member of the IT leadership team, participate in formulating the IT operation and governance moｄｅｌ

Manage the development of IT team through recruiting, coaching and developing IT employees in the immediate team, as well as cross functionally

任职要求：

1. Strong communication skills

2. Ability to present complex issues to a varied audience

3. At least ten years IT management experience within the automotive environment

4. Fluency in English and Mandarin

5. At least 5 years people/team management experience

6. Experience and knowledge of IT application/infrastructure

7. Experience of working within a Joint Venture

8. In-Depth experience of working in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment