Project Manager (Engineering and Design Office)

<p>ORECA Motorsport is looking for a <b>Project Manager</b> to join its team in Signes, near the Paul Ricard circuit in the VAR region, as part of its various projects.</p> <p><b>Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Engineering and Design Office Project Manager</b> will oversee the development of racing vehicles from requirements definition to final delivery while adhering to deadlines and budgets.</p> <p>As Project Manager reporting to the Engineering Director, you will oversee the development of racing vehicles from defining requirements to final delivery while adhering to deadlines and budgets.</p> <p><b>Your main tasks will be:</b></p> <ul><li>Defining the projects objectives, scope, and schedule in collaboration with the technical department.</li> <li>Ensuring communication with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, testing, purchasing, and production).</li> <li>Monitoring product development and series production.</li> <li>Managing relationships with technical suppliers and external partners.</li> </ul><p>Analyze risks, plan project reviews, and prepare reports.</p> <p>You will be <b>responsible for meeting deadlines and budgets.</b></p> <p>A Master/Ingineering degree in mechanical or automotive engineering is required, or an equivalent field. Ideally, you also have a project management certification.</p> <p>You have five to ten years of experience in the automotive industry, including at least three years as a project manager.</p> <p>You have proven experience developing competition or high-performance vehicles and understand racing vehicle systems. You have experience working in demanding environments: F1, WEC, GT3, rally, or hypercar.</p> <p><b>Your key skills:</b></p> <ul><li>Proficiency in tools: MS Project/ERP/PLM</li> <li>Basic knowledge of CATIA</li> <li>Fluency in English required</li> <li>Professional-level French proficiency</li> </ul><p><b>Your differentiating assets:</b></p> <ul><li>Experience working with a racing team or manufacturer (Ferrari, Alpine, Toyota Gazoo Racing, etc.).</li> <li>A competitive spirit and passion for motorsports.</li> <li>Strategic thinking and operational agility.</li> <li>Natural leadership and the ability to unite people under pressure</li> </ul><p><b>Why ORECA ?</b></p> <ul><li>Type of contract: permanent (CDI)</li> <li>The opportunity to attend training courses.</li> <li>A works council offering social, cultural and leisure benefits.</li> <li>A natural environment in Saint Baume offering opportunities for sports activities such as mountain biking, running and walking.</li> <li>Advantageous company health insurance and pension plan.</li> </ul><p>The ORECA Group has grown so much that we have now built a superb, state-of-the-art, 8,000 m² technology Center dedicated to performance and excellence in race car production.</p> <p><b>Recruitment process:</b></p> <p>If your profile matches the requirements, you will have a telephone interview with the HR team. You will then meet your future work team, either via Teams or in person!</p> <p>Passion knows no bounds, and our job offers are open to everyone. We base our selection on your values, expertise and ambition, and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.</p>