📍 GaydonRegular

About this role

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 Program Lead to be based at our customer's office in Gaydon.

Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery.

Scope of Role

Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex automotive engineering programmes across multiple technical domains. The role requires strong programme governance, customer engagement and delivery leadership, with responsibility for maintaining alignment between engineering teams, suppliers and business objectives.

Area of Responsibility

  • Develop and maintain integrated programme plans, milestones, deliverables and resource forecasts.
  • Coordinate customers, suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams across global locations.
  • Monitor programme performance against quality, cost, timing and scope commitments.
  • Manage risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies and escalation actions.
  • Lead customer reviews, governance forums, status reporting and decision tracking.
  • Support mobilisation, recruitment planning and workload balancing.
  • Coordinate engineering changes and assess programme impacts.
  • Maintain KPIs, dashboards, action trackers and management reports.
  • Drive recovery plans where delivery is at risk and follow actions through to closure.

Knowledge / Experience

Essential:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, programme management or a related discipline.
  • Automotive engineering or programme delivery experience.
  • Experience managing cross-functional programmes in an OEM, Tier 1 or engineering services environment.
  • Strong planning, risk management, stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Good understanding of automotive development, validation and release lifecycles.

Desirable:

  • Experience with E/E, systems, integration or software programmes.
  • Awareness of ASPICE, ISO 26262 or ISO 21434.
  • Global delivery and supplier management experience.

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.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Program Lead position at Tata Technologies?
The salary for this Program Lead role at Tata Technologies is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Program Lead position at Tata Technologies located?
This Program Lead role at Tata Technologies is based in Gaydon. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Program Lead role at Tata Technologies full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Regular position. It is posted as a Program Lead role in the UK department at Tata Technologies.
Which team or department does the Program Lead at Tata Technologies belong to?
This Program Lead position is part of the UK department at Tata Technologies. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Program Lead position at Tata Technologies?
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When was the Program Lead job at Tata Technologies posted?
This Program Lead position at Tata Technologies was posted on Sep 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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