Automotive Practice Lead

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for an Automotive Practice Lead to be based from our European HQ in Warwick.

Role Summary

This position will suit a strong technical automotive engineering professional with strong technical expertise in at least one of the following domains: Powertrain, Chassis, Electrical or Body Engineering. You will need to have been involved in full vehicle programs and dealt with cross functional teams to have the credibility to discuss solutions for different domain areas with customer.

Solution Development & Customization:

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and tailor solutions that meet Automotive client-specific requirements. Translate complex technical concepts into compelling business propositions.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management:

Act as a technical advisor during client interactions, presentations, and negotiations.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations.

Market & Opportunity Analysis:

Identify emerging trends, technologies, and customer pain points to inform solution strategy.

Conduct competitive analysis and contribute to go-to-market strategies.

Proposal & Bid Management:

Knowledge / Experience

Technical Knowledge:

• Vehicle program management
• Vehicle Architecture & Systems Integration
• Technical Leadership to manage functional engineering teams across domains (Body engineering, powertrain, chassis, electronics, etc.).
• Innovation & Technology Road mapping - Driving future technologies (EVs, ADAS, connectivity, sustainability)
• Know-how of Design & Validation Expertise - design standards, simulation, testing, and homologation.
• Supplier & Partner Collaboration - Technical alignment with Tier-1s and strategic partners.

Program Management:

• Program Planning & Execution
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Risk Management & Issue Resolution
• Cost & Budget Control
• Stakeholder Communication
• Change Management
• Tool Proficiency: Expertise in MS Office tools, AI tools, dashboards.
• Ability access customer expectations and drive alignment with delivery team.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

· Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary

· 25 Days’ Holiday

· Private Health Care

· Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles

· Group Income Protection

· Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program

· Group Life Assurance

· Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.