Lead, Digital Transformation

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching… And measure your progress in milliseconds… And play your part in racing history… You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Principal Accountabilities:

To give these as objectives that are measurable, so that they can be used for appraisal purposes e.g. Communication – who with and reason for i.e. communications with directors and key internal stakeholders relating to new and established practices, or required to maintain up to date knowledge of current company products and new product lines being launched on the market by competitors.

• Digital Strategy & Roadmap
• Define and communicate the digital transformation vision and strategic objectives.
• Lead the creation and execution of a transformation roadmap balancing quick wins and long-term value.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership
• Align senior leadership and cross-functional teams around the digital vision.
• Act as a change agent to build buy-in and guide people through transition.
• Process & Technology Evaluation
• Work with 3rd party agency to implement the technology required
• Vendor management and onboarding
• Work closely with procurement to sign appropriate contracts
• Be responsible for providing requirements and testing of the build
• Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for digitisation, automation, or platform upgrades.
• Rapid Execution & Pilot Projects
• Deliver early wins through sprint-based execution (e.g., digital onboarding, reporting dashboards, new tech stack POCs).
• Test, learn, and iterate quickly.
• Governance & Measurement
• Establish KPIs and tracking mechanisms to monitor progress and success of transformation initiatives and project success
• Report regularly to execs and ensure accountability on project progress
• Identify key issues and risks to the project, raise and manage accordingly
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with IT, operations, licensing, HR, and finance to embed digital solutions and team change into business-as-usual.
• Vendor and Technology Partnerships
• Manage relationships with key tech partners and vendors to support transformation initiatives.
• Culture & Capability Building
• Drive digital mindset and upskilling initiatives within teams.
• Embed digital-first thinking into company culture.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Ability to translate business vision into practical, phased digital initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Project Management: Skilled in agile methodologies, sprint planning, backlog management, and delivering to tight timelines.
• Change Management: Expert at managing resistance, communicating change, and guiding cultural shift.
• Technical Fluency: Not necessarily a developer, but understands how systems work, integrate, and scale.
• Stakeholder Management: Builds trust with senior leaders and frontline staff alike; excellent at translating digital concepts into business language.
• Communication: Clear, persuasive communicator—can pitch ideas, present updates, and lead workshops with clarity and influence.

Personal Attributes:

• Visionary with a Practical Mindset

Balances big-picture thinking with tactical, executable plans.

• Decisive and Action-Oriented

Moves quickly, prioritises ruthlessly, and executes efficiently-especially in short-term sprints.

• Change Champion

Energetic advocate for transformation; inspires others to get on board.

• Collaborative and Empathetic

Listens to team concerns, understands pain points, and co-creates solutions.

• Resilient and Adaptable

Stays calm under pressure, adapts to changing business needs, and pivots strategy when needed.

• Results-Focused

Obsessed with impact-seeks tangible improvements in speed, cost, productivity, and experience.

• Culturally Aware & Inclusive

Builds transformation around people-not just technology-ensuring adoption at every level.

• Credible and Trusted Leader

Wins the respect of teams and execs through integrity, delivery, and clear communication.

What McLaren can offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr