Head of Technology Partnership Integration
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced technology specialist within the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.
The successful candidate will operate cross functionally within the team, with Partner stakeholders and their agencies, to understand and align both the teams and Technology Partners requirements and strategies and help manage their successful integration and showcasing.
The role requires a good understanding of the IT landscape, Technology brands and their Partnerships within sport, and is based out of the team headquarters in Brackley UK with periods of international travel.
Key Responsibilities:
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Work closely with the IT Department to understand all current technology integration between the team and our Partners.
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Follow market trends to understand and foresee opportunities to enhance the team’s technology road map.
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Work alongside the Marketing Operations Department to understand our technology partnerships; help ensure we deliver upon their objectives, and ensure their contractual entitlements are delivered to the highest standard.
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Help showcase the team and our Technology Partnerships by attending and speaking at events and business sessions, being a spokesperson for presenting technology case studies on behalf of the Team.
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Work across the teams IT, Commercial and Marketing Operations Departments to help develop existing and create new Technology Partnerships and integration strategies that align with both the Teams and Partners requirements.
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Continuous research and analysis of established and new technology companies with a focus on how technology is being integrated into large global sports teams and events.
To be successful you will have:
The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of the IT sector and of Technology Partnerships, past and present, within sporting teams and/or events, as well as relevant business-related skills and experience.
An interest in international business, with experience of having worked with senior stakeholders within a variety of organisations, the successful candidate should have excellent relationship management skills and experience of working within a high-performance team.
We are looking for a candidate who will thrive on working in a fast-paced and pressurised environment with high levels of drive and enthusiasm, multi-tasking across numerous on-going projects, whilst working in a busy office environment as well as on the road.
The candidate must be organised with an acute attention to detail and have the ability to understand, translate and mediate between business units and Technology Partners. This role requires a candidate who experienced and comfortable to create and present in front of a variety of audiences.
Flexibility in hours and approach is required, along with the ability to work under minimum supervision with a ‘can do’ team attitude. Occasional travel to races and Partner events will also be necessary.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment, employee well-being programme and offer flexible working opportunities.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter please upload it with your CV as one PDF document.