Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Programme Manager to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in defining, managing and delivering complex performance projects for the car. Delivering the most performant projects right first time, with maximum efficiency, whilst staying within the bounds of the Cost Cap, is the key to outperforming the competition. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Working with the Head of Programmes and Heads of Design to define and prioritise programmes in line with the overall car strategy
- Work with the rest of the programme team to define effective programme governance, championing the defined standards to adherence
- Create detailed programme plans, including schedules and resource allocation, ensuring perfect alignment and accepted consensus from all key stakeholders
- Regularly monitor and report on progress – identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies
- A dynamic approach to Programme Management, responding positively and calmly to adversity, feeling wholeheartedly accountable for driving setbacks to resolution
- Manifest a culture of cross-functional collaboration - coordinate with stakeholders across all functions with excellent communication, to ensure alignment and successful execution of programmes
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, continuously reviewing opportunities to improve organisational and programme efficiency
- Build strong relationships with sub teams and stakeholders, ensuring a high level of satisfaction with programme outcomes
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Programme Manager or similar role, managing and delivering complex projects or programmes
- Strong understanding and practical knowledge of programme management methodologies and techniques; sprint and waterfall methods are desirable
- Experience in high-level motorsport or other fast-paced and volatile environments
- Track record of successfully delivering programmes on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
- Extraordinary organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects at any given time
- Proficient in project management tools and software
- Relevant professional certifications in programme management (e.g., MSP, PMP, APM, PRINCE2) are desirable
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – comfortable with continually changing priorities and operating under high pressure
- Passion for motorsport and a strong desire to contribute to the success of the Andretti Cadillac Team.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.