EXPLORE MOTORSPORT PMO & COMMERCIAL ROLES
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PMO ROLES
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COMMERCIAL ROLES
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PMO ROLES
Roles are grouped by their primary focus; most involve close collaboration with technical, factory and trackside teams.
PMO ROLES ROLES
Explore all the roles below. Each includes a role overview, key skills, tools and software, education guidance and a PDF export. Skill mappings are editorial guidance inferred from the tasks, rather than employer-certified requirements.
SCRUM MASTER
Facilitate Agile delivery across motorsport engineering and trackside teams.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Facilitate Agile delivery across motorsport engineering and trackside teams.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Facilitate Scrum planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
- Coach engineers and technical teams in Agile working
- Remove impediments to sprint delivery
- Coordinate dependencies across design, aero, simulation and powertrain
- Track sprint progress, velocity and delivery risks
- Align development roadmaps with race-weekend deadlines
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Jira
- Confluence
- Azure DevOps
- Miro
- Microsoft Teams
- Excel
- Power BI
- Trello
Technical Skills
- Scrum Facilitation
- Agile Coaching
- Sprint Planning
- Backlog Refinement Support
- Impediment Removal
- Dependency Management
- Delivery Metrics
- Retrospective Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Support planning, tracking and delivery of motorsport development projects.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Support planning, tracking and delivery of motorsport development projects.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Maintain project schedules, milestone trackers and action logs
- Coordinate car parts readiness for races and testing
- Liaise with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers
- Track procurement, logistics and development dependencies
- Monitor project budgets and risks
- Prepare project status reports and release documentation
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Microsoft Project
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Smartsheet
- Jira
- Monday.com
Technical Skills
- Project Scheduling
- Milestone Tracking
- Action Management
- Documentation Control
- Resource Coordination
- Risk
- Issue Tracking
- Budget Monitoring
- Supplier Coordination
- Dependency Tracking
- Progress Reporting
- Engineering Change Coordination
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1PROJECT MANAGER
Lead car development projects from concept through manufacture and track deployment.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead car development projects from concept through manufacture and track deployment.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Define project scope, objectives, milestones and deliverables
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and factory teams
- Manage project budgets, resources and delivery risks
- Align upgrades with sporting regulations and race calendars
- Resolve technical dependencies and escalations
- Report delivery KPIs and progress to senior leadership
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6
- Smartsheet
- Jira
- Confluence
- Excel
- Power BI
- SharePoint
Technical Skills
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Budget Management
- Resource Allocation
- Critical Path Analysis
- Risk Management
- Change Control
- Dependency Management
- Supplier Management
- Project Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Delivery Performance Reporting
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1PROGRAMME MANAGER
Oversee multiple vehicle development programmes and long-term technical delivery.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Oversee multiple vehicle development programmes and long-term technical delivery.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Own multi-season vehicle development roadmaps
- Manage concurrent aerodynamic, chassis, powertrain and software programmes
- Establish governance, priorities and delivery standards
- Allocate budgets and resources across technical teams
- Manage strategic programme dependencies and risks
- Report programme performance to executive leadership
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6
- Planview
- Smartsheet
- Power BI
- Excel
- Jira
- SharePoint
Technical Skills
- Programme Strategy
- Portfolio Prioritisation
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Programme Governance
- Resource Planning
- Budget Allocation
- Benefits Management
- Roadmap Development
- Dependency Management
- Strategic Risk Management
- Executive Reporting
- Organisational Change
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1COMMERCIAL ROLES
Roles are grouped by their primary focus; most involve close collaboration with technical, factory and trackside teams.
COMMERCIAL ROLES ROLES
Explore all the roles below. Each includes a role overview, key skills, tools and software, education guidance and a PDF export. Skill mappings are editorial guidance inferred from the tasks, rather than employer-certified requirements.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Grow motorsport team revenue through new sponsors, licensing and partnerships.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Grow motorsport team revenue through new sponsors, licensing and partnerships.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Develop business development and sponsorship strategy
- Prospect and pitch potential commercial partners
- Negotiate commercial agreements and close opportunities
- Develop sponsorship proposals and activation concepts
- Manage commercial pipeline and CRM reporting
- Analyse sponsor ROI and brand exposure
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Power BI
- Canva
- CRM Reporting Tools
Technical Skills
- Prospect Research
- Lead Generation
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Sponsorship Proposal Development
- Commercial Negotiation
- Opportunity Qualification
- Revenue Forecasting
- Partnership Development
- Market Analysis
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Account Growth Planning
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1REVENUE STRATEGY MANAGER
Develop long-term revenue strategies across motorsport sponsorship, digital and commercial assets.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Develop long-term revenue strategies across motorsport sponsorship, digital and commercial assets.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Own multi-year commercial revenue strategy
- Identify new sponsorship and digital monetisation opportunities
- Develop revenue forecasts, pricing and scenario models
- Assess hospitality, branding and licensing asset value
- Track commercial KPIs and ROI
- Coordinate revenue plans with finance and commercial teams
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Excel
- Power BI
- Tableau
- SQL
- Python
- Salesforce
- Anaplan
- Financial Planning Software
Technical Skills
- Revenue Modelling
- Pricing Strategy
- Revenue Forecasting
- Scenario Planning
- Commercial Asset Valuation
- Sponsorship Performance Analysis
- Market Segmentation
- Revenue Diversification
- Profitability Analysis
- KPI Development
- Strategic Planning
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1LICENSING MANAGER
Manage licensing partnerships, intellectual property usage and branded product revenue.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Manage licensing partnerships, intellectual property usage and branded product revenue.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Develop licensing strategy and market expansion plans
- Source, evaluate and manage licensees
- Negotiate licensing terms and track royalty income
- Coordinate IP protection and contractual compliance
- Review licensed products against brand standards
- Analyse licensing sales performance and forecasts
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Licensing Management Platforms
- Royalty Management Software
- Excel
- Salesforce
- Power BI
- Digital Asset Management Systems
- Product Approval Platforms
Technical Skills
- Licensing Strategy
- Licensee Evaluation
- Commercial Negotiation
- Royalty Analysis
- Revenue Forecasting
- Brand Guideline Management
- Product Approval Coordination
- Contract Compliance Monitoring
- Merchandise Planning
- Market Analysis
- Licensee Relationship Management
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1CONTRACTS MANAGER
Manage commercial contract drafting, negotiation, governance and obligations.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Manage commercial contract drafting, negotiation, governance and obligations.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial and supplier contracts
- Manage sponsorship, licensing and technical partnership agreements
- Identify contractual and regulatory risks
- Maintain contract lifecycle and renewal trackers
- Monitor obligations, deliverables and compliance
- Coordinate with commercial, finance, procurement and legal teams
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- SharePoint
- DocuSign
- Adobe Acrobat
- Document Comparison Tools
Technical Skills
- Contract Drafting
- Review
- Commercial Negotiation
- Contract Administration
- Obligation Tracking
- Renewal Management
- Contractual Risk Assessment
- Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Change Management
- Dispute Coordination
- Document Control
- Stakeholder Communication
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1COST CAP ANALYST
Analyse and report motorsport expenditure against championship financial regulations.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Analyse and report motorsport expenditure against championship financial regulations.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Track expenditure against applicable cost cap rules
- Prepare supporting evidence and regulatory submissions
- Analyse actual and forecast spend across departments
- Model development programme financial impacts
- Identify overspend risks and variances
- Support audits and financial reconciliation
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Excel
- SAP
- Oracle NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Power BI
- SQL
- Financial Planning Systems
Technical Skills
- Expenditure Analysis
- Cost Allocation
- Budget Tracking
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Modelling
- Championship Financial Regulation Interpretation
- Scenario Planning
- Audit Trail Management
- Regulatory Reporting Support
- Data Reconciliation
- Development Cost Forecasting
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
Secure, manage and activate commercial sponsorships and strategic team partnerships.
HIGH-LEVEL JOB DESCRIPTION
Secure, manage and activate commercial sponsorships and strategic team partnerships.
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION GUIDE
Minimum: no universal minimum is verified for this job title; the employer or professional body sets the requirement.
Relevant qualifications may include business, project management, finance, marketing or law, depending on the role. Experience and professional certification can be important.
The source page recommends a 2:1 degree or higher in an appropriate field; individual employers may set different requirements. PMO training listed on the source page includes CSM, PRINCE2, PMP and APM.
CHECK ENTRY ROUTES ↗KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- Identify and pitch new sponsorship opportunities
- Negotiate and manage partner agreements
- Deliver sponsor rights across races, hospitality and digital media
- Coordinate branding on cars, kit and team assets
- Monitor partner ROI and exposure
- Prepare sponsor performance reports
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Software Skills
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Canva
- Power BI
- Sponsorship Measurement Platforms
Technical Skills
- Sponsor Prospecting
- Partnership Proposal Development
- Rights Packaging
- Commercial Negotiation
- Account Management
- Sponsorship Activation
- Contractual Deliverable Tracking
- Brand Exposure Analysis
- Partnership Performance Reporting
- Hospitality Coordination
- Renewal Management
Examples of relevant tools and competencies; requirements vary by employer and championship.
EXPLORE TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCEBOOK A 1-2-1Role guidance is illustrative. Requirements depend on employer and seniority. Some PMO and commercial roles require professional qualifications, practising rights or regulatory authorisation.