Operations Manager DTM - German Speaking (Sport Signage)

Sits within the Sport Signage group and the Operations / Event Delivery team, supporting racetrack and sports-event signage delivery. The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall successful delivery of assigned DTM events on behalf of Sport Signage. The role acts as the central operational owner, coordinating delivery workstreams such as installation, off-track builds, compound operations, logistics, inventory and assets, fleet, technical requirements, project support and on-site resources.

• Take overall operational responsibility for each assigned DTM event
• Develop a clear understanding of the agreed scope, client requirements, programme, site conditions, operational constraints and delivery priorities
• Ensure required Sport Signage functions understand expectations and timing
• Maintain an integrated view of the event
• Act as the primary operational escalation point and make timely decisions to protect safety, programme, quality and delivery
• Escalate significant matters to the Director of Operations.
• Lead pre-event planning and readiness
• Confirm requirements for installation, off-track builds, compound, labour, equipment, vehicles, plant and machinery, logistics, inventory and assets, technical support, suppliers, access/accreditation, schedules, venue restrictions and H&S
• Coordinate functional leads and interdependencies
• Confirm event readiness before mobilisation
• Raise concerns early where delivery is not reasonably possible with allocated resources, equipment or programme.
• Own the overall operational event programme
• Sequence activities logically against client and venue requirements
• Coordinate mobilisation, venue access, deliveries, compound setup, installation, off-track builds, snagging, live dates, dismantling, asset return and demobilisation
• Monitor progress and coordinate recovery actions

• Significant operational experience within motorsport, live events, signage, temporary infrastructure, production or a similar project-based environment.
• Experience managing complex event delivery on site and coordinating multiple operational workstreams.
• Experience managing teams and specialist functional leads.
• Strong understanding of installation and event build environments and immovable delivery deadlines.
• Experience managing labour, equipment and logistical requirements.
• Experience working with clients in high-pressure environments.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of operational cost drivers.
• Experience working internationally.
• Event operations and project/programme planning.
• Resource planning, installation coordination and logistics.
• People and client management.
• Problem solving and decision making under pressure.
• Risk management and H&S awareness.
• Commercial and cost awareness.
• Cross-functional coordination, reporting and prioritisation.

• DTM or major motorsport experience is highly advantageous.

• Role can be based in either the Amberg, Germany office or the Orpington, London office.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office.
• Travel throughout the DTM season.

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