James Painter Email & Phone Number

Brixworth, Northampton

Programme: Responsible for set-up and leadership of the Programme Management Department for the new Advanced Technology business; delivering new motorsport and EV powertrain programmes, including Mercedes EQXX. Establishing department structure, tools, methodologies and systems to drive high performance and organisational capability, with clear leadership and delivery accountabilities. Set tone and pace for programme delivery, both through PM Dept and throughout wider business.Customer Operations: Responsible for set up and strategic leadership of new HPP Customer Operations business for the Mercedes AMG One Hypercar; to support 275 F1 powerunits around the World; Covering Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics and Programme Management activities. From establishing business model and business case, through to contract negotiations, creation of new business processes and systems, recruitment, mentoring, testing and business unit launch. Responsible for business unit operational delivery and budget management.Commercial: Working across the Advanced Technology business to build commercial proposals, and secure new business; delivering new motorsport and high-performance EV powerunit programmes, and world class support of customer sportscars. Covering understanding customer needs, resource & budget requirements, programme structure and commercial negotiation.

Created and led high performing Programme Management function for delivering rapid in-season development in the F1 Hybrid PU era. Established process, tools and systems to provide transparency and clear accountability from concept through to the racetrack. Mentored and developed Programme Managers and other team members; building capacity and capability to deliver a high performing PM function.Proven ability to work collaboratively across the business to deliver challenging technical and commercial objectives. Set tone and pace for programme delivery, both through PM team and throughout wider business. Aligning stakeholders and influencing to achieve positive programme outcomes against aggressive targets.

Led the programme delivery and life cycle management of Mercedes F1 Powerunit race hardware to the track, driving expectations of the business to meet the Powerunit Programme across 4 F1 teams. Worked with stakeholders across all Engineering, Operations & Testing functions to deliver the Top Level Powerunit Programme.

Senior Mercedes representative within the customer garage trackside, attending all F1 track events. Responsible for establishing and managing the Mercedes HPP relationship with the customer team. Responsible for managing the customer Mercedes HPP Trackside Team and Mercedes Powerunit race hardware across the season.

Development and management of the F1 ERS Programme Plan; working with stakeholders across the business, to deliver the F1 ERS Programme.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

800mph Landspeed Record Car. Reporting to the Chief Operating OfficerResponsible for managing Programme Operations across all functions. Working in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Heads of Dept, including Manufacturing, Build and Test.Provided consistent drive and direction for the team, defining short and long-term objectives and deliverables in consultation with Heads of Dept.

Leader of the Integration Group for the BLOODHOUND Landspeed record car. Responsible for leading technically and operationally managing the design and delivery of all powertrain and mechanical systems inside the Bloodhound Land Speed Record Car. Including design and development of the Cosworth CA2010 Formula 1 engine installation and the car's bespoke gearbox. Integration of the EJ200 Jet engine & associated Eurofighter airframe systems and integration of hybrid rocket systems.Established commercial relationships with suppliers for delivery across Integration programme. Strong track record of planning and delivering complex bespoke hardware into the programme.

Managed the design and development of LMP3 sportscar across all Engineering and Operations activities.

Design work across R&D and Production for a World leader in exhaust energy recovery systems.

Provided overall programme and operational direction for the F500 Prototype across engineering and operations from concept through to build of prototype.

Layout work for the installation of the new diesel race engine and transmission. Technical & commercial liaison with the ACO. Production of the Master Programme Plan & Budget. Presentation of 3 year LMP1 sportscar programme to multinational oil companies & automotive OEMs at board level.

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Master Of Engineering (Meng), Automotive Engineering, Meng (1St Class)

Creating High Performing Teams