Jobs, fresher vacancy - Connected Car Portfolio Specialist • Crewe

Company: Apex Resource Management Ltd

Crewe

Connected Car Portfolio Specialist Location: Hybrid (2 days on-site at Crewe Campus, flexible days) Contract: Full-time contract, Outside IR35 End Date: 31st January 2026 (likely to extend) Working Hours: 35 hours per week Possible International Travel: Yes Purpose of the RoleWe are seeking a Connected Car Portfolio Specialist to join the Connected Car R&D portfolio planning team. Reporting to the Portfolio Strategy & Planning Manager, this role will focus on delivering competitive connected car service portfolios and providing strategic, customer-driven portfolio growth proposals. You will also play a key role in improving the portfolio management process, specifically within the pre-PEP/PEP stages, by ensuring alignment across business and technical stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within the emerging sector of connected cars, directly influencing future vehicle features and customer experiences. Main Responsibilities Own and maintain the Connected Car Portfolio Specialist roadmap (including CC portfolio tracker), decision track, and new initiativesFacilitate cross-functional alignment through pre-framing analysis on technical and market dataManage connected car requirements pipeline (on-board & off-board), prioritising and triaging for portfolio buildCoordinate with functional and business owners to identify portfolio gaps (MY29-30), analyse product-market fit, and support EPIC backlog (bi-weekly)Conduct competitor benchmarking and feature analysis, including regional insights (e.g. China)Lead the Connected Car Innovation Hub by gathering inputs, documentation, and prioritizationSupport the Bi-weekly Lean Portfolio Management forum, setting the agenda, organizing meetings, and maintaining action logs Skills & Experience Strong experience in customer data analysis, process design, and requirements managementExcellent communication and documentation skillsExperience with digital innovation frameworks or product discovery methodsFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence) Qualifications Degree in Engineering or Economics, or equivalent experienceExtensive experience in product planning and program management within the automotive sector, with a focus on digitalisation and electrificationPrior experience converting customer and business insights into tangible technical solutionsBroad knowledge of connected car technology and market trendsProven ability to synthesise information across functions and solve complex problems Please note, this role is deemed outside of IR35 – you will be operating as a Limited Company Contractor. If you're ready to contribute to the future of connected cars and influence cutting-edge vehicle features, apply now!