Head of Engineering Systems

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About the role:

In the context of an engineering led company, the Head of Engineering Systems has a critical role in supporting the profitable growth of JCB. This role sits on the IT Leadership Team and has responsibility for defining and delivering on a strategic vision for the exploitation of engineering systems across JCB, leading the IT engagement with engineering stakeholders and operational running and development of key systems.

What does this roleinvolve day to day?

Define and deliver the vision and strategy for the use of engineering systems within JCB, informed by strategic business priorities such as accelerating the innovation cycle and reducing parts complexity

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the global Engineering function (esp. UK and India), including Group Engineering Director and Chief Category Engineers

Provide inspirational leadership for the Engineering Systems team and more broadly across the Group IT function

Manage the PLM applications and their lifecyle, shape and deliver the development roadmap in alignment with Engineering priorities

Seek out and adopt new technologies (inc. support for the digital thread, simulation tools, AI) to support business objectives

Develop and maintain Engineering Systems annual budget (including licence management)

Manage key vendors to ensure optimal delivery for JCB

This will be suited to you if

You have experience in a senior leadership position and can demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills

You have a focus on business outcomes and the delivery of business value

You have significant demonstrable PLM experience, preferably Siemens PLM suite (NX and Teamcentre), applications management and development

You have experience of simulation tools (e.g. Altair, Simcentre), understanding of VR tools (e.g. NX VR)

You have experience of managing an operational budget

You have negotiating and problem-solving skills

You are collaborative and encourage collaboration in your team and beyond

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at

What's in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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