Director of F1 Partnerships

Chicago, IL, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

annual bonuses

Job Description

Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company recognized for its innovative solutions and rapid growth in the global market. Serving millions of users and thousands of organizations across over 150 countries, Keeper Security is committed to providing state-of-the-art digital protection through its pioneering zero-knowledge and zero-trust security frameworks. Its flagship product, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-powered, cloud-native platform that safeguards users, devices, and infrastructure against cyber threats by enforcing role-based policies, least privilege access, and just-in-time permissions. With its software published in 25 languages and trusted worldwide, Keeper has secured a prominent position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM), setting industry standards for password and endpoint security.

The Director of F1 Partnerships at Keeper Security plays a crucial role in steering the company’s Formula 1 partnership portfolio. This 100% remote role, with optional hybrid opportunities for those near Keeper’s global headquarters in Chicago, involves full-year strategic planning, contract execution, and the orchestration of high-impact global brand activations. The position requires comprehensive leadership in managing all F1-related assets, from marketing and PR integrations to fan engagement and hospitality experiences, ensuring each activation maximizes both business value and brand exposure. As a seasoned expert in large-scale sports sponsorships, the Director will collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership, sales, social media, and channel teams to deliver integrated storytelling on a global stage. Candidates must be comfortable with international travel up to 25-30%, including weekends, to support worldwide events. This role is ideal for a strategic-minded, hands-on leader with a passion for technology and the dynamic culture of Formula 1 racing, looking to contribute significantly to one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and one of the most exciting global sports sponsorships today.

Job Requirements

7+ years of experience in managing and planning large-scale global sports activations
proven success managing large-scale sports sponsorships including full contract lifecycle and deliverable ownership
track record of leading cross-functional teams, influencing executives and collaborating across departments to achieve extraordinary outcomes
strong relationship management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage partner personnel including drivers and senior team members
experience establishing KPIs, tracking performance and using insights to optimize partnership programs
strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple initiatives across global time zones
exceptional verbal and written communication skills
ability to represent Keeper with professionalism to partners and VIP stakeholders
strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-driven mindset and a passion for bold, elevated activation ideas
passion for technology and global F1 sports culture
ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25 - 30% of the time, including weekends

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, communications, business administration or related field
7+ years of experience managing and planning large-scale global sports activations
Proven success managing large-scale sports sponsorships including full contract lifecycle and deliverable ownership
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional team management and influence at executive level
Strong relationship management skills with partners including drivers and senior team members
Experience establishing KPIs, tracking performance and optimizing partnership programs
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-driven mindset
Passion for technology and global F1 sports culture

Job Duties

Own full-year strategic planning, contract deliverable execution and budget management for Keeper's F1 partnership, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and measurable ROI
Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior leadership to develop bold, creative activations
Establish KPIs, track performance across all activations and deliver post-event reporting and analysis
Serve as the single point of contact for all F1-related assets, partner relationships, driver and senior personnel engagements, and brand representation, including standard operating procedures and annual asset updates
Lead end-to-end activation planning and execution, including VIP hospitality, on-site operations and high-impact experiential programs across global markets
Collaborate with PR, social media and marketing teams to develop integrated storytelling that maximizes Keeper's brand visibility, fan engagement and business impact
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, partnership documentation, event planning and editorial calendars to ensure organized, scalable execution
Manage vendor relationships, budget negotiations and sponsor deliverable tracking
Stay informed on industry and sponsorship trends to identify new opportunities and continuously refine strategy