Project Lead / Manager

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BMW Group in Farnborough seeks a Project Lead / Manager to drive change, lead a diverse IT team with vendors, and deliver stability across the financial sale journey. The role involves shaping vision and roadmaps, aligning IT with business priorities, and ensuring performance against SLAs using agile and DevOps. Candidates should have a degree and proven automotive finance project management experience, plus strong stakeholder management and a track record with mission-critical systems. Desirable certifications include Portfolio, MSP, Agile and DevOps. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase wins, write a concise cover note, and be prepared for onsite checks by 21 July; be open to flexible arrangements and equal opportunities.

The role of the Project Lead / Manager (based in Farnborough, Hampshire) will take a leading role in driving complex, large-scale change initiatives that empower the business to achieve its strategic goals and targets. You will be part of the project team who will continue to develop and enhance products / applications, delivering capabilities across the financial sale journey for both B2B and B2C. The role will be leading a diverse IT team alongside service providers and vendors, collaborating closely with stakeholders across multiple departments—both within IT and the broader business (market and central)—you will ensure successful delivery of change and then introduce operational stability for the implemented solution.

Internally known as Agile Master.

What Awaits You?

• Support complex, large-scale change initiative to enable business strategy and achieve targets.
• Support vendor selection and management to deliver products and services effectively
• Lead a diverse IT team, service providers, and vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across IT and business to ensure successful delivery and ongoing operational stability.
• Inspire and align teams by understanding business needs and priorities.
• Help define vision and roadmap to motivate IT resources and deliver the project within Service Level Agreements.
• Communicate confidently at all levels, from technical teams to senior management and directors.
• Maintain broad networks with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external suppliers.
• Ensure high-quality IT service delivery through standardized agile processes, tools, and best practices.
• Implement a stable system into operations with timely incident resolution.
• Collaborate closely with local and central IT teams and manage supplier relationships to optimize IT services.

What You Should Bring

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in Application Project Management within the automotive finance sector.
• Experience in leading IT change initiatives and ensuring operational excellence in mission-critical systems.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing application development teams using agile and DevOps frameworks.
• Strong background in the Financial Services industry or similar complex environments.
• Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with IT teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver successful outcomes.
• Experience working within complex system landscapes and diverse technology platforms.
• Formal training or qualifications in project management, leadership, agile, and DevOps methodologies.
• Certifications such as Portfolio, MSP, Agile, and DevOps are desirable.
• A visionary and adaptable approach to driving innovation and change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Closing Date: Tuesday 21st July

At BMW Group, we are committed to offering our employees the right balance between work and personal life. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer, so please discuss your individual requirements as part of the application process to help us agree on a suitable arrangement.

We place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. 

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We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme, which supports employers in making the most of the talents disabled people bring to the workplace.

We have various employee resource groups and invite you to speak confidentially with any of these groups before applying for a role. Please email us directly at [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks, and the offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory results. These checks include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV, and relevant qualifications. Additional checks may include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address verification, internet research, and/or driving licence. If you have any queries about these checks, please discuss them with us, and we will be happy to provide further details.