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Project Coordinator

Alpine F1 Team have an opportunity to join our Programme Management Team, working directly on key projects for car development and modification. We are looking to add to our excellent team with people who are motivated to significantly contribute to our relentless pursuit of excellence.

In the role of Aero Project Coordinator you will be based at our facility in Enstone, Oxfordshire.

The Role

Reporting to a Project Manager, this role will ensure planning and delivery of all Aero wind tunnel and track related projects, through support of planning and production meetings enabling cross functional alignment.

You'll work with the Aero projects team to ensure delivery of Wind Tunnel development projects, as well as working with Senior Engineers and Production Managers to ensure project priorities are correctly aligned

Key Accountabilities Are

• Planning and scheduling of Formula 1 projects in line with the high level programme plans within their assigned section
• Proactively drive communication throughout Aero, Engineering and Operations, via planning meetings and status updates
• Work with key stakeholders to reduce the lead time of Wind Tunnel development projects
• Manage stakeholders to ensure delivery as per project plans, working with stakeholders to create mitigation and resolution plans
• Create end to end project plans for all assigned projects, ensuring engagement from all stakeholders
• Use internal systems to ensure plans are enacted within Production & Technical areas in line with project plans
  
  

The Person

We are looking for someone who has the following attributes:

• A positive attitude with the ability to engage with and motivate other people
• Commitment to improving the function of the Programme Management department, directly impacting the performance of the car
• Ability to interact, communicate effectively and build effective relationships across the team at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail with a desire for excellence across all activities
• Strong planning and organising skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales.
  
  

In terms of your technical skills, you will possess the following:

• Ability to understand processes within the Aerodynamics, Engineering and Operations side of the business ensuring information flow among groups
• Ability to identify limitations and bottlenecks in the operation of the department and to address these appropriately for increased efficiency
• Understanding of planning requirements in the context of Formula 1 car design and development.
• High level of planning and organisation to manage the priorities of development groups and be responsible for delivery of their projects on time
• Have held a similar role previously and used a variety of Project Management tools
• PRINCE qualification or other Programme Management accreditation desirable but not essential
  
  

Our offer to you

What we offer our employees for their commitment to the team is not only a very competitive salary, but also an excellent suite of benefits including BUPA medical and dental, private pension, bonus scheme and many more. We are located in the Cotswolds and as well as having a new state of the art gym being built on site, we also have access to other benefits and discounts in the local area. We are committed to career development and provide training and mentoring opportunities for our colleagues.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alpine F1 Team strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to making a consistent, top down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.