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The EVDD Business Operations Manager within the EV, Digital & Design (EVDD) organization is a critical role designed to oversee organizational processes, budgets, forecasts, and operations to drive operational productivity, cost efficiencies, and ensure optimal business performance of non-personnel budget delivery. This position will work closely with each EVDD skill team operations leaders to ensure smooth, consistent day-to-day operations across the global organization, effective financial forecast management, enable a streamlined approach to order placement and deliver continuous improvement of business processes. The EVDD Operations Manager will report to the Director of EVDD Business Operations and maintain close cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent operational practices and excellence in organizational performance. This role will not be engaged in resource management and headcount. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, process improvement, and data-driven decision making – particularly in complex technical environments. They are detail-oriented, analytical, and possess excellent project management skills. They thrive on creating order from chaos, are passionate about efficiency, and demonstrate commitment to providing excellent customer service to their function(s).

In this position...

EVDD Operations is currently undergoing a significant transformation that includes modernizing multiple processes and how we work as an organization.  In this position, you will drive the execution rigor of the EVDD operations focused on non-personnel expenses as well as manage business operations of a 10,000 plus global team. You will lead a small team of highly skilled, self-motivated, experienced and networked individuals, serving as the architects of ongoing operations facilitating continuous improvement.  This role will also support the Director of EVDD Operations to help set up and implement an efficient operations process to support the global team and streamline operations management.  This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader with strong organization, governance, financial management, communication and people leadership skills to support this transformation.

What you'll have…

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field a plus 7+ years of experience in operations management, preferably in software, automotive, or related industries 2+ years of program or project management, with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives 2+ years of budget management and financial planning experience 5+ years of people leadership experience Proven track record in process improvement and implementing operational best practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics Experience in executing large-scale programs or initiatives Bias for action; a propensity to drive items to closure without sacrificing quality or timeliness Adaptability and resilience in the face of rapid change and ambiguity

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.

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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-LS1

 

What you'll do…

Organizational Efficiency

Develop, implement, and maintain operational systems, processes, and policies that promote organizational efficiency and productivity focused on Non-Personnel expenses (Purchase Service, Material, ED&T, Capital, Travel, etc.) Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and reduce unwarranted costs Maintain ongoing communications to ensure proper operations within function, consistent with EVDD processes Collaborate with skill team operation leads to ensure operational activities align with strategic objectives

Financial Management

Responsible for governance, execution and oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for all EVDD function non-personnel expenses Partner with finance to deliver a robust, data-driven forecast by skill team with action plan Manage data collection; monitor and analyze key budget metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce costs, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service to function Identify cost-saving opportunities, eliminate organizational redundancy, and implement measures to optimize purchase service utilization Manage and support procurement of Purchased Services and other supplier engagements critical for technical delivery Oversee EVDD capital budget and process

Data and Analytics

Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting systems to track key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular reports and insights to leadership Support executive level reporting of EVDD delivery health, risk, progress, and value delivered based on insights derived from financial metrics Conduct data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential issues Provide data-driven recommendations to support decision-making processes

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with other business units, including Finance, Supply Chain, and IT, to ensure alignment and efficient operations Collaborate with other Business Operations Leads within Ford to share best practices and maintain consistency across functions Strengthen the organization’s process discipline through education & communication Streamline all processes by increasing self-service and data transparency