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Job Title: Connected Car Change Manager
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Function: Engineering | Department: Connected Car
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join a world-class automotive brand in shaping the future of mobility.
We're seeking a Connected Car Change Manager to oversee and coordinate the change management process within the Connected Car department. This is a pivotal role that ensures seamless deployment of software and system updates across group-wide infrastructure, supporting the evolution of connected vehicle technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Manage software and release deployments across the wider VW Group infrastructure.
Liaise with internal teams, VW Group partners, and external suppliers regarding Change Requests.
Organise and chair Change Approval Board meetings; gather and record stakeholder approvals.
Provide operational support across global regions including communication of deployment schedules and change freezes.
Assist in risk assessment, escalation of unresolved issues, and maintenance of change statistics and logs.
Additional Responsibilities
Support development projects and one-off changes for feature updates.
Back up incident management (Levels 3 & 4 support model).
Maintain and publish standard changes list and reference configurations.
Document and maintain operational change processes and task instructions.
Coordinate with app teams for release and deployment changes.
What We're Looking For
Strong knowledge of IT Change Management principles and processes.
Experience working in an automotive or similarly complex industry.
Proficient communication and critical thinking skills.
Familiarity with ITIL frameworks.
Strong digital literacy and risk management awareness.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, after-sales, marketing, and external suppliers.
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
Knowledge of German is a plus.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
