Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do…
• Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing program management team, fostering collaboration and driving results. Manage resource allocations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Program Execution & Process Excellence: Champion and improve program processes, develop and execute full vehicle program delivery plans, lead program steering meetings and change forums, with ability to make critical decisions in the Chief Program Engineer’s (CPE’s) absence. Drive launch and quality disciplines.
• Strategic Planning & Business Acumen: Collaborate with the CPE on near-term business and content planning, addressing cycle plans and strategic issues. Effectively manage business complexity and mitigate risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence: Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across various departments (beyond Product Development) to ensure seamless program execution and alignment, including driving prototype builds and test planning.
QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll have…
• Extensive program management experience with a proven track record of successful program delivery across all phases (planning, studio, control, launch).
• Experience leading and mentoring global teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Even better, you may have…
• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA.
• Experience in design and release processes within the automotive industry.
• Deep understanding of automotive product development processes and interdependencies
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 5 and ranges from $163,080-308,880.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JD2 #UEV