Project Manager (Powertrains)

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous ICE Project Manager to lead the planning and management of key projects within the ICE V6 program. This role involves ensuring that all milestones are communicated effectively and that project plans reflect real-time progress. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills while maintaining a proactive approach to project management. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact championship-winning performance, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Company contributed pension scheme

On-site gym & fitness classes

Free daily food allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and management, particularly in engineering contexts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans and ensure all milestones are tracked effectively.
• Communicate changes and escalations to project stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Red Bull PU Engineering team has a new opportunity for an ICE Project Manager.

This role will be responsible for planning and managing projects for the ICE V6 programme, ensuring all key tasks and milestones are understood and communicated, and that we maintain a high level of service and feedback to internal and external stakeholders.

The ICE Project Management team sits within the wider Planning & Control function at Red Bull Powertrains, alongside project management teams covering other key programs as well as the production control function which supports the operational delivery of the plans. Together, the Planning & Control department provides a single source of truth for end-to-end planning through concept, delivery, and operation of the power unit programs.

Main Responsibilities:

• To ensure all key activities and milestones are appropriately captured and communicated through the business systems to ensure program objectives can be realized.
• To ensure plan progress is effectively tracked and that project plans are kept up-to-date and reflective of reality, and that all project stakeholders are informed of changes or escalations.
• Support future planning and resource loading by ensuring key tasks are aligned with relevant resource groups and capacity overloads are flagged and resolved in a timely fashion.
• Creation, Maintenance & Management of Project Plans, as required.

Essential Competencies:

• Project planning utilizing MS Project or other core planning tools
• Understanding of ICE key components and F1 program requirements
• To always work in a professional manner regardless of the task set and be proactive in promoting a positive image for the department/team/sponsors

Who you are:

We are looking for a conscientious and methodical individual who is passionate about the detail and strives for continuous improvement to ensure we remain competitive in our field. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build relationships and influence others. The ideal candidate will excel under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines, with a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the program.

Not only is this a fantastic Project Manager role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start; there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on-site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning Grand Prix cars.