Functional Manager - Connected Applications & Remote Services

Function: Research & Development – Connected Car & Services
Contract: Full time- Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Connected Car department within Research and Development as the Functional Manager - Connected Applications & Remote Services where you'll be responsible for the management and delivery of My Bentley App, Remote Services & In Car applications. Reporting into the Head of Connected Car your main responsibilities include; 

• Lead, manage, and develop a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the delivery and lifecycle management of Bentley’s Connected Services


• Own the end-to-end responsibility for connected functionality within the vehicle, including configuration, mobile network setup, mobile applications, My Bentley App and associated services


• Define and execute the functional roadmap for Connected Applications & Remote Services, aligned with business strategy and customer needs


• Collaborate cross-functionally with Software, EE, UX, Cyber Security, Legal, After Sales, and external partners to deliver integrated connected solutions


• Manage supplier relationships and technical partnerships, ensuring delivery against cost, timing, and quality targets


• Oversee issue resolution, risk management, and continuous improvement activities across connected platforms


• Support governance, compliance, and security requirements relevant to connected services and data

About the Team
Sitting within Electronic Engineering in R&D at Bentley, the Connected Car team’s vision is to deliver a suite of features and services that make every customer’s Bentley experience truly exceptional. By seamlessly integrating the vehicle into our customers’ personal ecosystems, the team aims to create a connected experience that is intuitive, rewarding, and effortlessly premium, fully aligned with the Beyond100+ strategy.

About you – Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in managing connected, digital, or software-enabled products or services, ideally within automotive, mobility, or consumer technology environments


• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including developing high-performing teams


• Strong understanding of connected vehicle technologies, mobile applications, cloud-based services, or IoT ecosystems


• Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments with internal and external stakeholders


• Ability to translate customer needs and business strategy into functional requirements and delivery plans


• Degree in Engineering/IT/Telecommunications or related subject or equivalent relevant experience

 What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours


• Hybrid working options


• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays


• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available


• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months


• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary


• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme


• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%


• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio


• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Bentley’s bold vision to redefine the benchmark for performance and luxury in a sustainable future. It represents the complete reinvention of our product range as we embrace electrification and accelerate our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models will offer ever evolving experiences that blend artistry, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.

Closing date: 16 February 2026