Project Manager

DFL; Wantage; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Formula 1 team as a Project Manager in the Technology and Innovation Group, delivering impactful projects supporting car performance and innovation. This unique role requires strong leadership and project management skills in a fast-paced environment focused on high-performance engineering.

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in a high-performance engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of F1-specific technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology-focused projects.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Software Developers, and Data Scientists.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and blockers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Project Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Technology and Innovation Group (TIG) to play a critical part in delivering high-impact technical projects that directly support car performance, operational efficiency, and innovation on and off the track. Reporting to our Portfolio Manager, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage complex timelines, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exacting standards.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class Formula 1 team at the cutting edge of motorsport technology. You’ll work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where innovation and precision are at the heart of everything we do.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology-focused projects including simulation tools, telemetry systems, software platforms, and data infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with Engineers, Software Developers, Data Scientists, Race Engineers, and Performance Analysts to define project scopes and objectives.
• Drive the development of detailed project schedules, risk assessments, and resource allocations.
• Ensure alignment of project outcomes with team performance goals and broader technical strategy.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and blockers, ensuring robust contingency planning.
• Manage stakeholders from across the business including Race Operations, Vehicle Dynamics, R&D, and IT.
• Prepare and deliver regular project updates to senior leadership and technical teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement, identifying areas to enhance workflows, collaboration, and technology adoption.
• Lead on development of critical project documentation.
• Define and manage the governance schedule for the projects in scope.
• Manage any dependencies across their projects.
• Manage the project budgets and spend tracking.
• Report on key project metrics such as resource utilisation, budget utilisation, risk level, burndown rate, progress completion etc.
• Coordination of multiple system suppliers, integrators, contractors and external PMs.
• Champion agile best practice as well as full internal visibility of documentation and project information.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management or a related technical discipline.
• Previous project management experience in a high-performance engineering or technology environment, ideally within motorsport or automotive sectors.
• Strong understanding of F1-specific technologies or high-paced engineering environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent platforms.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously under tight timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Technical literacy – able to engage effectively with engineers and developers.
• Analytical thinker with a solution-oriented approach.

Desirable:

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum).

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.