The Manufacturing FCG (Ford College Graduate) Rotational Program Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day operational execution of the FCG rotational program within Manufacturing. This role serves as the central point of contact for program participants, leaders, HR, and University Relations, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience that supports the development and retention of future manufacturing leaders. The Program Manager drives key activities from recruiting and hiring through rotation management, performance tracking, and continuous program improvement.

In this position ….

Manages a 3-year rotational program of 65-75 associates globally.  Lead the Manufacturing FCG (Ford College Graduate) Program.  Oversee day-to-day program management, serve as the system reporting manager for all 90+ FCGs, and drive key program activities and KPIs.  Currently, over 40 LL6+ Manufacturing leaders are involved in managing the program, creating inefficiencies and a lack of consistent ownership. Consolidating this into one dedicated leader will streamline execution, improve program quality, and free up time for others to focus on core priorities.  Build a strong FCG brand and leadership pipeline and is aligned with internal (PD and HR) and external (GE, JCI, JnJ, JD and GM) benchmarks.

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a Manufacturing-related field 5+ years of Manufacturing experience in a management position Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment 

Even better, you may have...

Proven ability to manage multiple complex processes and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience presenting data insights and recommendations to leadership. Strong ability to influence and build relationships across different levels of the organization.

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, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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What you'll do …

Recruitment and Onboarding:

Partner with skills teams to develop and manage the FCG and Summer Intern demand forecast. Collaborate with University Relations on the program's recruiting strategy, including targeted schools. Align with stakeholders on FCG and Summer Intern candidate profiles, job descriptions, and interview guides. Solicit and manage interview panels for FCG and Summer Intern candidates.  Track and report on hiring progress against established targets. Solicit and assign Summer Intern work plans. Orders IT equipment for FCGs and Summer Interns.  Oversee pre-boarding communications for Summer Interns and FCGs, ensuring a smooth and welcoming start to their program. Support the Manufacturing FCG Committee with new hire onboarding sessions. Assign new hire FCGs to a Program Mentor for the three-year program duration. 

Assignment Management and Offboarding:

Manage the temporary six-month relocation process for relocating FCGs. Solicit FCG work plans from Assignment Leaders on a regular cycle (e.g., January and July). Manage FCG preferences and assign rotations accordingly. Lead Assignment Leader Training each rotation cycle on Assignment Leader Agreement.  Support Manufacturing FCGs with the offboarding process by understanding their career aspirations and helping to align them to job openings at the time of graduation. 

Performance & Development:

Serve as the reporting manager in HCM for all FCGs. Provide coaching and guidance to foster FCG development and ensure they feel deeply supported throughout the program, independent of their assignment. Partner with HR to coordinate mid-year and year-end FCG performance calibrations. Plan annual compensation awards for FCGs.  Track progress of FCG curriculum requirements (e.g., in Degreed) to assess promotion eligibility and identify performance/behavior gaps. Coordinate key experience and training opportunities for FCGs with relevant leads.   Manage the process for identifying and selecting Capstone projects that align with strategic business objectives and coordinate FCG project teams. Supports Manufacturing FCG Committee with planning and executing professional development events.  Lead the reward and recognition strategy for the program, ensuring FCGs feel cared for and valued for their accomplishments. 

Program Metrics and Continuous Improvement:

Regularly benchmark internal Ford FCG programs and external industry-leading development programs to identify best practices and inform strategic program enhancements that ensure a best-in-class participant experience. Distribute and analyze mid-rotation and post-rotation FCG feedback surveys to propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives for the program. Analyze Assignment Leader survey results to provide developmental feedback and inform the selection of high-quality leaders for FCG rotations. Pull FCG Program KPIs on a quarterly basis and present program results, key insights, and continuous improvement actions to the Manufacturing FCG Operating Committee (OCM).