What to Expect
The Process Architect provides enterprise level leadership in the design, optimisation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide business processes. The role ensures processes are efficient, scalable, and fully aligned with enterprise architecture and programme goals, enabling the successful delivery of strategic transformation initiatives.
What You'll Do
Translate enterprise architecture into operational, process-driven projects that deliver tangible business outcomes.– Analyse, document, and redesign core business processes to maximise efficiency and integration with strategic technologies.– Define end-to-end process capabilities that align with vehicle programme needs.– Partner with business stakeholders to drive adoption and continuous improvement of new processes.– Lead, manage and mentor the Technical Architect to ensure alignment between process and technical design.– Act as a strategic bridge between enterprise architecture and operational execution.
What You'll Bring
Experience:– Proven experience in process improvement, optimisation, and enterprise transformation.– Extensive background in senior IT or technology architecture roles.Band: Choose an item. cars.mclaren.comVersion 1.0– Demonstrated success in translating enterprise architecture into operational processes that deliver measurable business outcomes.– Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or equivalent professional experienceBusiness Knowledge:– Deep understanding of Product Development processes within the Automotive industry.Essential Functional / Technical Skills:– Expertise in business process modelling and improvement methodologies– Strong knowledge of business systems integration and enterprise architecture frameworks, and the ability to ensure alignment between enterprise-level designs and operational execution.Personal Attributes / Competencies:– Strategic thinker with the ability to work across functions and manage change in complex environments.– Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skillsBusiness Knowledge:– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.Band: Choose an item. cars.mclaren.comVersion 1.0– 7+ years of experience supporting and enhancing PLM systems (e.g., ConfigIt, 3DEXPERIENCE, APRISO).– Strong understanding of PLM integrations with CAD, ERP, MES systems.Essential Functional / Technical Skills:– Deep expertise in PDM, BOM structures, change management, and PLM workflows.– Proven experience in root cause analysis, performance tuning, and system optimization.– Ability to lead backlog prioritization and manage competing business demands.– Familiarity with scripting, automation tools, and monitoring platforms.–Personal Attributes / Competencies:– Strategic thinker with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.– Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.– Proactive, customer-focused, and resilient under pressure.– Able to work across teams and influence technical direction
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance 4x your basic salaryAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policies including market leading maternity leaveTax efficient nursery scheme benefitA range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage adviceFriends and family dayOpportunities to experience our fantastic cars
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.
