FRO Logistics Transformation Manager (12 month FTC)

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:

The Future Race Operations (FRO) Programme is a major transformation initiative aligned with Formula 1’s 2030 Net Zero ambition. Its core aim is to reduce reliance on air freight by shifting to sea and land freight, thereby cutting costs and emissions. This involves rethinking how trackside operations are structured and supported, including equipment, logistics, planning, technology and team workflows.

We are looking for a motivated individual to support the delivery of this critical programme, working closely with the Director of Transport Logistics & Cargo and Director of Strategy – as well as several other senior stakeholders across the business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hands-on project management of multiple concurrent projects in support of the broader FRO Programme, regularly reporting progress to the Head of FRO Transformation and programme leadership as required
• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of key FRO projects to ensure they are completed within scope, budget and timeline constraints
• Work closely with programme sponsor and cross-functional teams to develop the scope, deliverables, resourcing, work plan and budget for FRO initiatives
• Deliver projects in line with FRO governance process ensuring complete alignment across critical F1 stakeholders
• Support the identification and implementation of broader transformation opportunities to ensure the successful delivery of the FRO Programme into BAU
• Track transformation progress through KPIs and deliver insights for continuous improvement, managing issues and risks with clear mitigation plans, following an escalation process where needed

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities:

In this role it is essential that you are:

• Organisation: Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage key workstreams and smaller strategic projects
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable, friendly, constructive attitude and willingness to learn
• Resilience: Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment, maintaining composure under pressure
• Communication: Ability to create and deliver presentations that effectively communicate solutions and proposals to senior management
• Adaptability: Manages changing priorities and evolving business needs, adjusting plans and behaviours as needed

Qualifications

You will need to have current UK driving license in this role. Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Management, Logistics, Engineering or a related discipline)
• PRINCE 2 or equivalent professional project management certification

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you:

• Current experience managing & delivering complex projects
• 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

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Experience of managing a complex project portfolio and multi-disciplinary project teams
• Experience in logistics, operational and/or engineering-based disciplines

Knowledge & skills

Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:

• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Change Management
• Strong Organizational skills
• Documentation of operating workflows

Desirable, but not essential:

• Knowledge of logistics, supply chain, engineering and operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite including MS Project, Visio, Power BI, Excel & PowerPoint
• Operational planning and scheduling experience
• Experience with software/systems implementation

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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