Senior Delivery 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 Senior Delivery Lead to join our IT Portfolio & Technical Initiatives team. Reporting into the Head of Portfolio & Technical Initiatives, this role will lead the delivery of technology programmes and large-scale projects, oversee project delivery within the team, and drive departmental continuous improvement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Programme & Large-Scale Project Delivery (approx.70% of role)

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of programmes and large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scope, budget, and timelines.

• Develop and manage milestone delivery plans, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Engage with senior stakeholders to identify clear business value outcomes, establish strong working

• practices, provide periodic status updates, and manage expectations.

• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.

• Coordinate complex matrix teams made up of internal technical & non-technical teams, external partners and vendors to ensure successful delivery of outcomes.

• Monitor progress, proactively resolve issues, and ensure quality standards are met.

Oversight of Team Member Projects (approx. 15% of role)

• Oversee the delivery of projects managed by team members, providing guidance, mentoring, support, and escalation management.

• Review project plans, status reports, and deliverables to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.

• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.

• Support team members with stakeholder engagement and issue resolution.

Line Management & Departmental Improvement (approx. 15%)

• Line manage direct reports, supporting their development, performance, and wellbeing.

• Lead departmental initiatives focused on process improvement, innovation, and capability building.

• Identify and implement best practices to enhance delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

• Contribute to departmental goal setting

Accountabilities

• Delivery of programmes and projects in line with agreed business case, scope, budget, and schedule.

• Adherence to departmental governance, processes and PPM tools.

• Production of appropriately detailed delivery plans and regular status reporting for all responsible initiatives.

• Maintenance of strong stakeholder relationships and effective communication.

• Management of external partner & supplier performance and escalation of issues as required.

• Line management of team members in line with their roles and responsibilities.

• Completion of mandatory company training and compliance with health and safety requirements.

What Are We Looking For?

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of programme and project management methodologies (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, Agile) and the ability to apply them to complex, multi-workstream initiatives.

• Ability to develop, communicate, and execute strategic plans that align with organisational objectives, ensuring successful delivery of outcomes.

• Proficiency in managing budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, and financial reporting for large-scale programmes.

• Advanced skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple projects and stakeholders.

• Excellent skills in engaging, influencing, and communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, partners, and cross-functional teams.

Personal Qualities
In this role it is essential that you:

• Inspire, motivate, and guide teams to deliver strategic programmes and large-scale complex projects successfully.

• Align delivery initiative with organisational outcomes and anticipate risks and opportunities.

• Clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels and adapt communications style as needed.

• Builds strong relationships, manages expectations, and resolves conflicts effectively.

• Remains calm and effective under pressure, adapting to change and overcoming setbacks

Some desirable qualities you may bring to the role:

• Maintains focus and positivity through change and uncertainty

• Brings creativity to problem-solving and seeks out new approaches to improve delivery governance and processes.

• Demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to manage emotions—both their own and others’—to build strong, collaborative

• relationships.

• Proactively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth, staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Experience

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

• 8+ years’ experience in delivering technology programmes and large-scale projects.

• Experience managing project budgets and forecasting, including burn down, estimates at completion and tracking actual vs planned spend.

• Proven track record of end-to-end technology solution delivery using different methodologies.

• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects

• Proven track record of successfully managing high performing teams.

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Experience of working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.

Qualifications
Essential:

• Trained in Project Management Methodology (AGILE, PRINCE 2, PMP, APM, MSP or other)

Desirable

• Degree educated

• Business analysis skills

Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?
Your next career move could include progressing into IT Portfolio Lead or Head of Department

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

Recruitment Fraud Warning: We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to recruitment@f1.com.

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