Job Summary

As digital platforms increase share of time spent and voice, Formula 1 is investing to increase its digital presence, supported by a new, highly capable team to drive these initiatives. The group is engaged in aggressive new digital product development and optimization of its digital operations and technology in order to grow and strengthen multiplatform interactions with fans and partners.

To support this aspiration, Formula One is seeking a Head of Digital Growth & eSports to work in partnership with the Global Director of Digital, Licensing and New Business and other leaders on the digital team to drive forward product, consumer and business goals. The successful candidate will be a utility player, comfortable flexing across a range of assignments, including digital business development, business strategy, marketing, market entry and deal analytics.

Responsibilities and Duties

Work directly with the Global Director of Digital and New Business, as well as senior executives of F1, to develop business strategies across digital and licensing product, content, capabilities etc. to drive growth opportunities.

Drive data-driven, strategic decisions and deal analytics across digital and licensing in the context of broader commercial operation.

Lead F1 eSports and build it into a sustainable, profit-making asset for the business (incl. defining the product strategy, partnering with teams, sponsors, promoters and rolling out the series/championship successfully).

Support the growth of key commercial digital initiatives across the business including but not limited to F1’s new digital subscription and digital advertising revenue strategy, through business intelligence, go to market strategy and analytics.

Drive improvements in the effectiveness of digital and licensing processes internally and externally to ensure department growth, and subsequently F1 growth.

Heavily support the overall departmental business plans and annual budgets.

Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against consumer targets for the digital group.

Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the team.

Qualifications and Skills

Master's Degree or PhD.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience combined in strategic planning, business management or project management at a management consulting firm.

Top-3 Consultancy firm is strongly preferred.

Financial experience – budget analysis, P&L analysis, forecasting, etc .

Experience in esports, particularly leadership experience within e-racing.

Strong analytical skills and comfort with data and analysis .

Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills at the executive level of an organisation.

Resourceful: a true self-starter!

It would be an advantage if you have experience in digital media e.g. engineering, project management, business strategy.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Closing date: 20th February 2018

Job Type: Full-time