Project Management Director
Strap in, we're looking for a Project Management Director to join our unique mission!
This racing series, the world's fastest-growing sport, is redefining motorsport with a bold focus on innovation and sustainability. Hosting over 100 races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers like Porsche and Jaguar, we feature elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology.
You will oversee the planning and delivery of key activities across the racing series calendar, providing leadership and direction to project and experience-focused teams. This role focuses on maximising efficiencies and ensuring the successful delivery of global initiatives.
Project Management: Establish standard frameworks and processes, supporting project leaders across the business with setting up strategies, concepts, and plans. Contribute to the management of project documents, facilitating corporate planning and reporting across the portfolio of projects. Actively seek ways to improve project organisation and efficiency.
Experience Strategy: Act as the link between the business's Brand and Growth strategy and its operational delivery as a member of the Experience Strategy Group. Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams (Brand, Growth, Marketing, Race Promotion, Ticketing, Operations) to ensure a seamless, high-quality and consistent fan experience. Support relevant teams to set a comprehensive strategy that aligns with brand identity and commercial objectives.
Team Management: Line manage a London-based team of 6+ across experience and project-focused teams. Liaise with Host City Directors and Lead Project Managers to ensure a consistent approach across all locations. Workshop with internal teams to improve efficiencies on planning and delivery.
Planning and Delivery: Lead a team of project managers to ensure the delivery of select activities on the racing series World Championship Calendar through all phases (planning, build, live, and de-rig). Facilitate coordination of cycle processes and ensure cross-departmental integration, including chairing weekly planning meetings and debrief sessions when required. Manage and be accountable for the departmental budget with a holistic, season-wide perspective for improvements.
What we're looking for in you:
Experience and Expertise: You have proven and extensive experience in a similar position managing complex projects of a significant scale across various international markets. You have hands-on experience driving resourceful and focused projects with the ability to demonstrate results. Proven experience in team management is essential. Experience working within Motorsport is a plus.
Knowledge & Skills: You have an advanced understanding of project/programme management methods and working knowledge of Google Workspace/program management software. You possess good knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and budgeting. You have the ability to recognise and contribute to strategic, tactical, and operational activities and their commercial impact to the business. Project management certification (e.g. PMP or PRINCE2) is a plus.
Mindset and Communication: You are a clear and effective communicator with outstanding relationship building and stakeholder management skills. You have excellent organisational, management and leadership skills. You must be able to work autonomously in pressured environments.
Willingness to Travel: Willingness to travel is essential, often for sustained periods and at short notice. Travel is expected to 4-5 locations and key additional site visits for prospect purposes.
What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and perks to enable you to make an impact in your role and to support your wellbeing and professional growth. Check out our benefits found here!
This is a hybrid role and you'll be required to do 3 days a week in our London office.
