Auto req ID:37979 Title:Lead Product Development Program Manager : Racing Job Function:Engineering Location:OXFORD Additional Location: Company:Harley:Davidson Motor Company Full or Part:Time:Full Time At Harley:Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand and heighten the desirability of the Harley:Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? Our International Markets are focused on creating an inclusive and expanding rider community that appeals to new and existing riders. We strive to deliver an H:D experience with an unequivocal customer focus. From the UK to Singapore and many places in between, our employees are essential to our success. Our efforts are concentrated on the highest priority markets, primarily North America, Europe and parts of Asia Pacific. We have concentrated our resources in:market for maximum impact in line with our future strategy. Our regional offices and in:market teams have the freedom within a clearly defined framework to make decisions to drive their business. In:market teams are agile and equipped to understand consumer needs, provide focused attention to dealers, and respond more quickly to local market conditions. At Harley:Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand and heighten the desirability of the Harley:Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? The Harley:Davidson Motor Company first established a Factory Racing Department in 1914. Over 110yrs later racing remains a core pillar of our brand. It is here that we research and develop the latest innovations and technologies to continue pushing our company forward. You dream it. We build it. If pushing the limits of what is possible through racing inspires you, we would love for you to join our team. Job Summary: The Lead Technical Program Manager : Racing owns program operations and leads project teams in all phases and execution of Harley:Davidson Factory Racing (HDFR) initiatives. This role will be primarily responsible for an all:new HDFR racing series being jointly executed between H:D and the motorcycle world championship. You will work closely with racing team members to set up the program for successful launch, troubleshoot issues, and advance the program forward. You will become a subject matter expert in all things related to the motorcycle racing series including build, setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair processes. You will work cross:functionally with US:based H:D teams, and the world championship (MotoGPTM), to remove barriers and focus teams on what is most critical to deliver the program for a repeating annual series. Alternate EU based locations will be considered. Job Responsibilities: : Owns program/project and series health for new H:D spec series within the world championship (MotoGPTM) :First point of contact for all racing teams as the subject matter expert for all aspects of H:D motorcycles, the race series, and logistics. :Manages program targets, requirements, and approvals :Executes program to deliver requirements and metrics for success :Builds strong connections with cross:functional peers :EU:based location manager for all racing motorcycle maintenance and logistics between championship rounds :Manages team of technical specialists (mechanics) responsible for racing vehicle maintenance and repairs :Liaison with US:based team to develop and improve race bi