Company Overview
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR XFINITY Series™, and NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. NASCAR is a company driven by technology and innovation, both of which are central to competition and are at the core of our sport. The sport’s impact is demonstrated with a strong corporate and media footprint. In 2017, more than 1 in 4 (28%) FORTUNE 500 companies continue to invest in NASCAR; while 58 million unique TV viewers, 55 million unique visitors to NASCAR’s in-house operated digital properties and 12 million followers on social platforms consume the sport at home. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe.
Job Description
Summary
The Technical Manager for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series provides high level expertise, guidance and oversight in all areas of technical inspection process for this series.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for forward thinking and strategic direction in all areas of technical inspection.
- Provide high-level oversight in the implementation / application of the appropriate rules as it pertains to the garage area and the vehicle.
- Manage all technical inspection processes, concerns, rules, issues / conflicts, procedural concerns, etc. and report such to the Managing Director in a timely manner.
- Responsible for assuring that the technical inspectors use the issued NASCAR Mobile Inspection Tablet.
- Handle complex issues appropriately in garage and pit areas.
- Maintain strong working relationship with race teams and within the company, particularly in the Competition and Research & Development Departments.
- Attend Monthly Team Technical Meeting as requested.
- Focus on improving employee engagement (i.e. morale and overall sentiment) among the Technical Inspectors, as evidenced by consistently improving survey results.
- Maintain strong knowledge of industry products.
- Maintain proficiency in understanding and articulating the application of all NASCAR rules.
- Research and implement best practices from other forms of motorsports (i.e. IMSA, IndyCar, F-1, DTM).
- Perform other duties that may be assigned.
Approximate travel: 90% including weekends
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises the technical inspectors and the evaluation of this unit.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include working with the Managing Series Director and the Assistant Series Director with interviewing, hiring, and training of the technical inspectors; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining the technical inspectors; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and fifteen years industry-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Apply Now:
Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.
We are a company unlike any other. At NASCAR, you will find a community of diverse individuals respectful of our history, with an eye towards the future. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!
NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any characteristic that is protected by law.