Head of Motorsport & Advanced Engineering Programmes

Fortescue; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus holidays + 5 days

Childcare Benefits

On-site gym access

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Head of Programmes to lead the Motorsport & Advanced Engineering programmes. You will drive direction, planning and delivery across functions, ensuring milestones are met within budget and quality targets.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, strategic environment with international travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of programme or project management experience in engineering/tech consultancy, automotive or Motorsport preferred.
• Experience leading large-scale programmes from concept to launch.
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects with competing priorities and changing requirements.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and executive-level presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction for global programme delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget milestones.
• Oversee all programme phases from concept to launch with scope, cost, risk, and resources.
• Report KPI's and maintain detailed programme strategies and timing.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, and logistics across regions.
• Ensure governance, risk, and quality frameworks are applied and maintained.
• Develop and mentor programme teams, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification desirable

Tools

MSP

PMP

PgMP

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Head of Programmes to lead the Motorsport & Advanced Engineering programmes. You will drive direction, planning and delivery across functions, ensuring milestones are met within budget and quality targets.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, strategic environment with international travel.