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Oshkosh Corporation · 1 day ago

NASCAR Program Director

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$137K/yr - $253K/yr

7+ years exp

Oshkosh Corporation, through its Pratt Miller division, is a product development company in the motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. The NASCAR Program Director will oversee program leadership for the NASCAR Cup and Truck Series, managing resources and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders to meet engineering and budgetary objectives.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships associated with the Pratt Miller (PM) NASCAR support program

Management of PM NASCAR support personnel including responsibility for department organization structure, recruiting, and development/training of the PM NASCAR staff (supported by PM Human Resources Department)

Work closely with the PM Engineering leadership team in the planning and successful execution of technical support program deliverables

Work with PM Engineering leaders (software tools, simulation, DIL Simulator, aerodynamics, tire engineering, design, manufacturing etc.) to plan and coordinate matrixed resources as required in support of NASCAR programs and projects

Coordination and optimal allocation of PM NASCAR resources towards customer objectives

Management of department business activities in conjunction with and supported by PM Finance department and Motorsports Business Unit leadership

Responsible for regular status updates to PM NASCAR customers and PM leadership

Attend approximately 12 NASCAR Cup and Truck series race events per year

Leading and Attendance at Pratt Miller and customer meetings

Education / training

Provide feedback on NASCAR program needs and processes

Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary

Qualification

NASCAR experienceMotorsport managementEngineering leadershipMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringRace vehicle performanceAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Automotive Engineering

7+ years of professional experience in top-level auto racing (NASCAR, F1, IMSA, IndyCar)

2+ years of experience in NASCAR Sprint Cup

3+ years of motorsport management or leadership experience

Experience with engineering methods typically used in race vehicle performance development (simulation, aerodynamic development, chassis development, etc.)

Demonstrated leadership experience and a proven track record of working with development teams to execute engineering projects/programs

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and move projects forward with little direction

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills for communicating with customers, race teams and Pratt Miller team members

Overall experience with managing technical teams

Ability to travel outside of continental US with no restrictions