Head of Advanced Projects

Application Deadline:
21 December 2025

Department:
AMPT Automotive - Programme

Location:
Silverstone

Description
Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT) is building the future of high-performance engineering and we're looking for a dynamic, strategically minded
Head of Advanced Projects
to play a defining role in our journey.

Reporting to the Managing Director, AMPT, this is a rare opportunity to lead the development and delivery of next-generation programmes within diverse advanced engineering sectors including the high-performance and ultra-luxury vehicle sector, while shaping AMPT's capabilities, partnerships, and long-term growth across advanced engineering markets. You'll combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, driving operational excellence, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration at the highest levels.

If you're passionate about innovation, energised by complex technical challenges, and motivated to build world-class capability in an ambitious, fast-growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Development & Leadership

• Assess current practices and capability coverage, identifying gaps and defining future requirements.
• Develop and embed sector-leading, scalable processes and systems across all operational areas.

Strategic Leadership

• Identify, develop, and deliver new business opportunities to accelerate AMPT's growth.
• Shape and drive strategic and operational direction, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
• Lead the evolution of tools, processes, and best practices to support high-quality and efficient delivery.
• Identify emerging capability needs and lead long-term planning for growth and future readiness.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams across engineering and programme functions.
• Build on existing strengths while developing new competencies to support expanding operational demands.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Programme Delivery

• Ensure robust planning, execution, and governance frameworks across all programmes.
• Provide senior technical oversight and act as a trusted escalation point for programme challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with internal functions to ensure alignment and seamless programme integration.
• Champion clear communication, collaboration, and synergy across all operational and delivery workstreams.

Resource & Budget Management

• Support efficient allocation of people, materials, and time across multiple projects.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting, identifying improvement opportunities and driving cost-effective delivery.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Extensive leadership experience within diverse advanced engineering sectors, including the high-performance and ultra-luxury vehicle sector.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-disciplinary, complex engineering projects from concept through to launch.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively across technical, commercial, and customer-facing functions.
• Highly resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and external stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and advancing best-in-class project capability within AMPT.

Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.