Head of Travel Management
Location
Hinwil, Zurich, Switzerland
Department
Management and Manufacturing
Job Type
Full-Time
Experience
Director
Job Description
Our Team
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The new team has three locations. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. We have recently opened Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations with support from the UK.
What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.
This position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).
Your mission
As the Head of Travel Management, you will lead the full scope of travel, accommodation, and event logistics for Audi F1.
Your role is pivotal in ensuring our race, test, and management teams are where they need to be -
on time, fully supported, and ready to perform. You will:
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The new team has three locations. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. We have recently opened Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations with support from the UK.
What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.
This position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).
Your mission
As the Head of Travel Management, you will lead the full scope of travel, accommodation, and event logistics for Audi F1.
Your role is pivotal in ensuring our race, test, and management teams are where they need to be -
on time, fully supported, and ready to perform. You will:
- Lead and manage the travel operations team, including logistics coordinators and travel planners, overseeing all aspects of race and test event logistics
- Be responsible for the organization of all races and tests (personnel deployment planning and logistics, the race team, catering, hospitality and set-up crew)
- Take part in 6-8 Formula 1 races and be responsible for on-site coordination
- Act as the escalation point for travel emergencies and operational disruptions during events
- Drive continuous improvement of travel systems, tools, and processes for the Audi F1 team
- Help shape and develop the travel planning for the upcoming Formula 1 season
- Ensure compliance with visa and documentation requirements for all international operations
- Monitor cost control and check invoices
- Significant experience (5+ years) in travel and event operations, ideally in a high-performance, international sporting or motorsport environment
- Demonstrated success leading a team and managing complex, high-volume travel logistics across multiple time zones
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on attitude and strong attention to operational detail
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in MS Office and travel booking platforms; experience with cost tracking tools a plus
- Highly organized, proactive, and resilient with a strong sense of accountability
- Willing to travel internationally and support race weekends on-site and remotely as needed
- Proficiency in English language skills. German language skills will be an advantage