This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to multiple Current and Forward Model Programs.  Program Management teams are responsible for managing the milestones and deliverables to take vehicles from the concept phase to production.  PM workstreams are grouped into four technical pillars: 

Program Planning (Develop a winning product proposition and business case)Program Control (Drive on time delivery)Program Studio (Work with studio to define the appearance content with exceptional customer appeal at program cost targets)Prototype, Launch & Plant Vehicle Teams (Support prototype builds, lead PD launch and Plant Vehicle Team processes) 

Must Have Position Qualifications and Experiences:

Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline 1+ years of experience with Program Management workstreams, critical thinking and organizational skills

Preferred Position Qualifications and Experiences:

Master of Science degree2+ years of experience with Program Management workstreams, critical thinking and organizational skillsMust have exceptional oral and written communication skills Must have ability to organize and prioritize tasks Must have ability to work well with cross-functional teams and drive issues to closure Must have ability to develop and articulate a POV in a highly collaborative working environment Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Applications Engineering or Innovative Feature Development experienceKnowledge of Vehicle development milestones and deliverablesStrong resilience and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and challenging situations

 

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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary 

This position is a salary grade 7-8. 

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.

* Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be onsite 4 days per week *

*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role*

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
 

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There are different responsibilities based on the pillar:

Program Planning – can include authoring the Product Direction Letter (features, options, color and material content for the vehicle), managing Export markets (business cases/content for other markets) and Milestone paper authoring Program Control – can include managing program timing, program health reports, decision approval forums, program steering team meetings and sourcing (part and tool orders) Program Studio – can include managing the appearance approval forum, key studio milestones, color harmony process and authoring the color and trim direction letterProgram Launch – can include managing change management, launch issue resolution at assembly plant, prototype build process, and plant vehicle team process