Global One Make Series Coordinator

Ford • Allen Park, MI

4d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking a professional to join its motorsports general management group in Allen Park, Michigan. The role partners with motorsports and cross-functional teams to develop and operate a best-in-class Global One-Make Racing Series. It oversees the existing Mustang Cup USA and Australia and Mustang Challenge North America series, while developing and executing strategies to grow the business, attract new customers, and strengthen the Ford Racing brand.

The position calls for a strategic, collaborative self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and can make informed independent decisions. The coordinator will influence stakeholders across the business, help resolve organizational bottlenecks, set or recognize enterprise guardrails, and prioritize customer experience. Prior customer racing experience and broad knowledge of sports car racing disciplines are required.

The position is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. It is classified at salary grades 5 through 8, with listed ranges of $65,100–$109,300, $74,300–$124,500, $86,600–$144,900, and $99,100–$166,200, respectively. Final salary grade and base salary depend on the candidate’s skills and experience, role scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in motorsport, customer racing, engineering, sales, strategy, or a related area.
• Prior customer racing experience.
• Varied exposure to and knowledge of sports car racing disciplines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and think strategically, including making informed independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to communicate and build influence with people at varying levels of experience.
• Customer-first approach and ability to help develop benchmark customer experiences.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in series organization and championship management.
• Demonstrated self-starting approach and comfort with ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills, with a customer-first approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products.
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to schedules as needed.
• Experience developing customer-centric strategies to generate revenue.
• Passion for Ford products and their capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve Ford Racing’s one-make racing series to enhance customer racing experiences and attract new fans.
• Develop and implement market strategies with regional Customer Racing Managers to grow and increase visibility of Mustang one-make racing platforms, including vehicle sales, customer acquisition, and driver development programs.
• Define and implement strategies for potential entry into additional markets, such as Latin America and Europe.
• Identify, analyze, and present recommendations for new revenue sources from existing Customer Racing platforms.
• Coordinate with one-make series customers on championship entries, vehicle and parts sales, vehicle delivery, and related matters.
• Manage series and event matters, including relationships with customers, sanctioning bodies, operations and marketing agencies, and suppliers.
• Work with Ford Racing Competition and Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and other departments to support program success, achieve KPIs, and maintain consistency in implementation and customer experience.
• Implement a consistent customer and brand experience across motorsports efforts.
• Manage new and existing partner relationships and develop the championship as a business-to-business opportunity.
• Prepare presentations on relevant program initiatives for company stakeholders.
• Manage logistics and operational needs for potential future Mustang Challenge Global Invitational events.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams on volume planning and the Dark Horse R vehicle development lifecycle.
• Develop global one-make series guidelines and standard regulations.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level