Lead, Technology Transformation; FTC

Job description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching… And measure your progress in milliseconds… And play your part in racing history… You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role

McLaren Racing is transforming the way our Commercial and Marketing functions operate to unlock greater scale, efficiency and performance. As Lead, Technology Transformation, you will define the technology foundations that enable that transformation.

Working closely with Process Engineers and the Lead, AI Transformation, you will design a connected technology ecosystem that supports streamlined processes, intelligent automation and AI-enabled ways of working. You’ll ensure our systems, platforms and data architecture are scalable, integrated and capable of powering future growth.

This is a hands‑on transformation leadership role focused on turning strategy into practical, technology-enabled outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the technology workstream within the Commercial & Marketing transformation programme, defining a clear technology vision aligned to business objectives and AI strategy.
• Assess the current technology landscape, identifying platform fragmentation, integration gaps, manual workarounds and opportunities for simplification.
• Design future-state technology architecture, including systems, data models, integrations, APIs and automation frameworks.
• Ensure technology solutions support scalable operations, data-driven decision making and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Partner with Process Engineers to translate future business processes into practical, system-enabled solutions.
• Work closely with the Lead, AI Transformation to ensure AI use cases are supported by the right data, platforms and architecture.
• Define how AI capabilities are embedded into core systems and workflows, avoiding siloed or point solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions across Mar Tech, data platforms, workflow automation and integration technologies.
• Develop technology roadmaps and delivery plans, balancing business value, feasibility, scalability and long‑term operability.
• Drive platform rationalisation and consolidation, creating a connected and efficient technology ecosystem.
• Work with internal teams, vendors and implementation partners to validate designs and support successful delivery.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders, translating complex technology concepts into clear business recommendations.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Significant experience leading technology transformation, business transformation or digital change programmes.
• Strong background in technology architecture, systems design, business analysis or technology consulting.
• Experience designing and implementing technology solutions that support automation, data-driven decision making and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems, integrations, APIs and data architecture.
• Experience evaluating and selecting technology platforms to support evolving business needs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and practical delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence at senior levels.

Desirable

• Experience working alongside AI, advanced analytics or data science teams.
• Knowledge of Mar Tech platforms, customer data platforms and modern data ecosystems.
• Experience operating within complex, multi-system environments.
• Exposure to sports, media, entertainment or other high-performance industries.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded, focused on delivering measurable business value.
• Able to connect technology, data and AI into simple, effective solutions.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping shape future direction.
• Naturally collaborative, with the ability to work across multiple transformation work streams.
• Strong communicator who can engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Pragmatic and delivery-focused, with a bias towards action and outcomes.
• Curious,…