Programme Manager

Description

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1®, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start‑up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We’re building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego‑free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us.

Career-defining moments ahead.

A New Chapter Begins.

Play your part in getting us on the grid.

6th March 2026

A Programme Manager at The Cadillac Formula 1® team plays a pivotal leadership role within the Programme Office, overseeing the portfolio of development activities across launch cars, in-season development and off-cycle programmes. Operating at the centre of a fast-paced and performance-driven environment, they are responsible for ensuring that the right projects are selected, prioritised and delivered in line with strategic objectives, budget constraints and competitive ambition.

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, they work cross-functionally to maximise performance return on investment while continuously improving the systems and processes that underpin delivery.

• Own and manage the portfolio of development projects across all car programmes, ensuring resources are allocated to the highest performance-value opportunities
• Drive a disciplined project selection framework, ensuring only initiatives with the strongest performance-to-cost potential are approved and progressed
• Define and maintain high-level programme budgets, holding accountability for financial adherence and proactive cost control
• Drive trade-off decisions across competing projects to maximise overall programme performance
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies where forecasted costs, timing or scope threaten programme objectives
• Provide clear, structured reporting on programme status, budget position, risks and delivery performance to senior leadership
• Establish and track project lifecycle performance metrics (e.g. design time, lead time, cost and delivery efficiency) to identify baseline capability and areas for improvement
• Propose and lead cost reduction and time-saving initiatives to enhance organisational efficiency and accelerate performance delivery to the car

Driven by high performance – what do you need to bring to the team?

• Proven programme or portfolio management experience within a high-performance, fast-paced engineering environment (prior Formula 1® experience highly desirable)
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen, with the ability to optimise performance return on constrained budgets
• Experience with structured decision processes, governance or stage‑gate frameworks; familiarity with quantitative project valuation methodologies would be advantageous
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a keen eye for process optimisation, efficiency gains and data‑driven performance enhancement
• Confident and composed communicator, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage complexity, prioritise effectively and maintain clarity under pressure
• A calm, measured approach in high-stakes situations, with strong decision-making capability

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting‑edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and…