Motorsports IndyCar Project Manager

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord NC three times per week at minimum.

The Role

The IndyCar IR28 Project Manager leads cross-functional program execution supporting Chevrolets development and launch of the IR28 IndyCar platform. This role serves as the central integration point across IndyCar Chevrolet-supported teams suppliers and GM Motorsports to ensure alignment on technical deliverables program timing issue resolution and implementation readiness.

You will build and maintain strong working relationships across internal teams and external partners while proactively identifying and removing program roadblocks through effective coordination and follow-through. Lead working sessions integration meetings and stakeholder reviews to ensure alignment and drive disciplined program management practices including action tracking governance cadence and documentation. Represent GM Motorsports in external engagements with professionalism and accountability while fostering a culture of collaboration urgency and continuous improvement.

Successful candidates bring strong program management discipline and excel at coordinating multiple stakeholders in a high-performance fast-

paced environment. Motorsports experience is highly advantageous.

What Youll Do

• Act as primary liaison between IndyCar teams suppliers and GM Motorsports stakeholders

• Lead cross-functional coordination of IR28 program activities including requirements alignment and deliverable tracking

• Develop and maintain an integrated program plan across engineering operations suppliers and series timelines

• Drive issue identification tracking escalation and resolution across technical and program topics

• Establish structured intake prioritization and escalation processes

• Identify program risks dependencies and critical path items; escalate as necessary

• Coordinate support for testing validation supplier readiness and vehicle launch milestones

• Ensure consistent and clear communication of program status across stakeholders

• Facilitate cross-functional decision-making and trade-off discussions

• Prepare leadership updates including program status risks and required decisions

• Ensure compliance with IndyCar regulations supplier agreements and team requirements

What Youll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Motorsport Management or related field

• 7 or more years of experience in motorsports program management vehicle programs or supplier coordination

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders

• Strong understanding of vehicle development processes in a high-performance environment

• Excellent communication organizational and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to lead through influence and drive accountability

• Experience working with external partners suppliers or sanctioning bodies

• Ability to travel for testing events team engagements and supplier reviews domestically with limited international travel

What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience supporting IndyCar or open-wheel racing programs

• Familiarity with chassis aero powertrain electronics and vehicle integration

• Experience with issue tracking supplier readiness and launch coordination

• Knowledge of competition regulations and validation processes

• Ability to balance technical operational and commercial priorities

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g. H1-B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week or other frequency dictated by their manager. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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