Project Manager

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Programme Management Office here at Formula 1. Reporting into our Head of PMO, this role will support our Programme Manager with delivery of strategic programmes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of the assigned project(s) in line with the F1 PMO Methodology
• Lead projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scope documents involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Establish and manage direct responsibilities with all stakeholders as a point of contact for project performance updates.
• Manage project resource demand and capacity across all projects
• Manage project risks and issues with clear mitigation plans and following an escalation process where needed.
• Establish and manage regular project review meetings covering cost, schedule, resources, RAID and RAG statuses

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities:

In this role it is essential that you are:

• You will need to have drive, determination, and a can-do attitude.
• Proactive approach
• Willingness and desire to learn
• Team player
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

Qualifications

Prior to the role it would be essential that you have the following qualifications:

• Prince 2 Practitioner

It is desirable that you have:

• APM PMQ
• APMP
• MSP

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you:

• Minimum 6years experience as a Project Manager in delivering projects of various sizes and complexities
• A proven ability to deal with shifting priorities, demands and timelines in a structured and objective manner.
• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with Waterfall methodology

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Experience of managing a complex project portfolio and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing projects for motorsport or media industry.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment

Knowledge & Skills

Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:

• Proficient in MS Project
• Good understanding of Power BI
• Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Change Management
• Strong Organizational skills

• Understanding of PMO role within a business

Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?

Your next career move could include progressing into a Programme Manager.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme

• Dental Care

• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies

• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill

• Free healthy snacks in our offices

• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch

• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure

• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team

• Discount on F1 merchandise

• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive

• Perkbox benefit portal and more

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