Karting Technical Manager
Publication date:
21 February 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join the FIA as a Karting Technical Manager in Geneva! This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of karting.
Tasks
- Oversee technical regulations and homologation processes for karting.
- Lead as the CIK-FIA Technical Delegate at championship events.
- Collaborate on the FIA Spec chassis and engines for global karting.
Skills
- 10-15 years in motorsport, focusing on karting activities required.
- Strong English skills; Italian and French a plus.
- Analytical mindset with a passion for new technologies.
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Karting Technical Manager (Geneva - Switzerland)
The Karting Technical Manager oversees all technical matters related to Karting activities, acting as a project leader and driving the technical evolution of the discipline
The role involves managing regulations - including technical regulations tailored to address the specific needs of the energy transition - and homologation processes.
You will ensure that the pole implements all necessary action to meet the strategic objectives set by the FIA Karting department.
MISSIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES:
Technical Delegate
- Attends all FIA Karting Championship Events as the CIK-FIA Technical Delegate and leads the team of CIK Scrutineers
- Oversees all CIK-FIA technical/control equipment required for each FIA Karting Championship Event
Technical Regulations Management
- Propose the strategic planning of future Technical and Sporting regulation
- Manages the preparation and follow-up of the Commissions
- Serves as the main point of contact for all technical inquiries/requests related to the Karting activities
- Manages and participates in all CIK-FIA Karting Technical Working Groups and oversees and presents all reports and proposals to the CIK
- Prepares and follows-up on Technical Regulations, and implements homologation procedures and technical inspections, including technical regulations tailored to address the specific needs of the energy transition
- Manages the entire CIK-FIA homologation inspection process (dossier preparation, inspections; coordination with laboratories for testing; tyre track tests)
Global Karting plan
- Contribute to the development of the FIA Spec chassis and FIA spec engines in line with the overall Global Karting plan.
- Roadmap and R&D
- Proposes a roadmap to develop technical regulations in motor sport that address the specific needs of the energy transition.
- Collaborates closely with the Safety department to meet the objectives set by the CIK, driven by the requirements of the championships
Strategy
- Contribute to the future of the championships by proposing ambitious and pragmatic technical solutions to fulfil the strategic and sporting vision of the FIA; in term of performance, sustainability, and cost
- Proposes and supervises the operating budget for Karting technical and safety activities
PROFILE:
- 10 to 15 years of experience in motor sport, with a strong focus on karting activities
- Strong English skills, both written and spoken
- Proficiency in Italian and French is a plus
- Strong knowledge of the motor sport environment and karting categories
- Good knowledge of sporting and technical regulations
- Ability to understand and engage with sporting matters
- Interest in new technologies, including electrified vehicles and hydrogen-related technologies
- Analytical and problem-solving approach
- Availability and willingness to travel extensively
The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
