Sport Officials & International Series Project Manager

FIA; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international sports federation is seeking a skilled professional to manage the application process for FIA-sanctioned championships and oversee various administrative functions. Candidates should have at least 5 years of motorsport administration experience, a relevant university degree, and be fluent in English. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. This position is based in Geneva with some international travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in motorsport administration.
• Deep knowledge of the FIA International Sporting Code and the global motorsport ecosystem.
• Ability to manage strict deadlines and competing priorities under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Direct the application and validation process for FIA-sanctioned championships.
• Oversee the submission and evaluation of series dossiers.
• Execute the financial lifecycle of international series.

Connaissances

Sports Management

Business Administration

Fluent English

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Formation

University degree in Sports Management or Business Administration

Outils

Administrative platforms

Workflow automation tools

Data management systems

Description du poste

MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COORDINATION, OVERSIGHT & OFFICIALS MANAGEMENT

• Direct the end-to-end application and validation process for FIA-sanctioned International Series, Zone, and National Championships (ISC), liaising daily with FIA Sport Departments (Circuit, Single Seater, Road, etc.).
• Act as the key contact for ASNs regarding the International Calendar Platform (ICP) and serve as a central point for FIA Clubs on all matters related to Officials' administration, training, and appointments.
• Lead the coordination of Officials’ availability, strategically mapping personnel against championships and managing communication between Officials and Championship managers.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT & IT ADMINISTRATION

• Oversee the submission and evaluation of series dossiers, including sporting/technical forms, and supervise the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) report preparation and approval workflow.
• Serve as the Lead IT Administrator for the ICP and legacy platforms, ensuring the absolute integrity of data for competitions, official status updates, and calendar entries.
• Coordinate system updates and technical issue resolutions with the IT department to ensure seamless platform performance.

FINANCIAL COORDINATION & COMPLIANCE

• Execute the financial lifecycle of international series, including fee coordination with Accounting, timely invoicing for Parent and Host ASNs, and contributing to annual budgeting and economic control.
• Ensure all series strictly comply with Appendix P and ISC regulations, leading conflict resolution and clarifying regulatory issues in collaboration with Legal Sport.
• Monitor global motorsport activity to identify "under the radar" series that meet FIA criteria but are not officially registered.

IMPROVEMENT, DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Propose and implement strategic enhancements to monitoring systems, including the integration of new FIA databases for Driver Licenses and Historic Racing (HTP).
• Conduct site visits and evaluations to identify process efficiencies and strengthen internal proposals for regulatory control.
• Support project planning and delivery timelines, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implementing digital tools to improve the long-term management of Officials.

PROFILE:

• University degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related professional field.
• At least 5+ years of professional experience in motorsport administration.
• Deep knowledge of the FIA International Sporting Code (ISC) and the global motorsport ecosystem (ASNs/ACNs).
• Mastery of administrative platforms, workflow automation tools, and data management systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage strict deadlines and competing priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with high cultural awareness, enabling effective work within a global, multilingual environment.
• High level of discretion and the ability to work in the strictest confidence.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required.

This position is based at the FIA headquarters in Geneva and requires occasional international travel.

Deadline to apply: February 1st, 2026

The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.