Connected Car Change Coordinator Location: Crewe Contract: Until 31st January 2026 (Potential extension) Hours: 37 per week IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Working Pattern: Hybrid : Flexible This is an excellent opportunity to join the Connected Car department within a leading luxury automotive manufacturer. As a Connected Car Change Coordinator , you will play a central role in coordinating and overseeing software change processes across complex systems, working closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and Group partners. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in IT or software change management who thrives on cross:functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process ownership. Youll need critical thinking, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to driving operational change management within the automotive digital domain. Key Responsibilities of the Connected Car Change Coordinator: * Manage the end:to:end software change process within the Connected Car department, ensuring all changes are tracked, assessed, and delivered according to Group standards. * Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and Group partners, to gather approvals, assess risks, and communicate deployment timelines. * Chair and coordinate the Connected Car Change Approval Board, ensuring all changes are reviewed, approved, and documented effectively. * Attend Group deployment and change meetings to represent the department and support cross:functional alignment. * Maintain a change log and change statistics; publish and report change activity (planned/unplanned) to the wider business. * Support transition management by establishing and documenting operational processes and maintaining a list of standard changes. * Provide backup for Incident Management, supporting the wider operations team when required. * Evaluate the risk and impact of proposed changes, assisting in the preparation and submission of change requests across the Group toolset. * Coordinate with the App team for releases and updates, ensuring all changes are accurately recorded and communicated. * Maintain oversight of the Shared Connected Car Change mailbox and act as a key point of contact for change:related queries. Key Skills and Experience Required for the Connected Car Change Coordinator role: * Proven experience in change management within an automotive or IT/software environment. * Strong knowledge of IT change management processes, ideally aligned with ITIL principles. * Effective stakeholder and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments and external partners. * Good digital literacy and confidence working with data and software tools. * Hands:on experience with JIRA and familiarity with Group systems or similar environments. Qualifications: * Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience. * Formal Change Management training or certifications are desirable.