**Role:** We are currently hiring for the position of Director – LL5, who will serve as the owner and strategic leader of a multidisciplinary team comprising data scientists, data engineers, and software engineers. This role will oversee all stages of analytics services and product development, including: + Defining and framing business problems + Identifying relevant data sources + Designing and developing analytical models + Validating model performance and effectiveness + Leading product deployment and launch initiatives This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the future of data-driven decision-making at Ford. **Scope:** Drive AI and Analytics innovation for Finance Modernization + Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Finance and Insurance Analytics teams located in the U.S. and India. + Drive Finance modernization initiatives within the Global Data Insight and Analytics (GDIA) organization. + Deliver actionable insights through clear, compelling communication with business stakeholders and executive leadership. + Foster effective collaboration and negotiation across all levels of the organization to achieve business outcomes. + Partner with Product Line Owners to generate demand and align requirements with broader business objectives. + Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure high-quality and timely delivery of all associated projects. + Act as a key liaison for technical collaboration between Finance and Insurance Analytics and other GDIA departments including DPE, AIAC, ISA, and SSDA. + Lead strategic optimization of team resources and budgetary planning. + Anticipate future business needs and translate them into actionable initiatives and analytics projects. + Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of team members to foster a high-performing, diverse workforce. + Actively participate in hiring efforts and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the department. Manage purchased service engagements to support Finance and Insurance Analytics activities and delivery. Master’s/bachelor’s degree in engineering or quantitative field. + Proven hands-on expertise in **Artificial Intelligence** , with deep domain knowledge of **Finance Modernization** strategies and initiatives + Skilled in leveraging **big data technologies** including SQL, Spark, and Hive to drive business insights + Extensive experience with **Google Cloud Platform** and associated tools such as Python, Spark, Dataflow, BigQuery, GitHub, Qlik Sense, CPLEX, Mach1ML, and Power BI + Demonstrated success in **developing and deploying analytical models** within cloud-based environments, particularly GCP + Well-versed in advanced AI disciplines including **Natural Language Processing (NLP)** , **Deep Learning** , and modern **neural network architecture** such as CNNs, RNNs, Embeddings, Transfer Learning, and Transformers + Strong capabilities in **business engagement** , with a track record of translating complex problems into structured, impactful solutions + Known for a meticulous attention to detail and a strong drive toward **continuous improvement** + Adept at balancing **innovation and analytical rigor** , applying logical, methodical problem-solving approaches to dynamic challenges + Highly **articulate and credible** communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization + Effective at **managing multiple priorities** , while maintaining high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments **Desired:** Extensive experience in Finance Analytics, encompassing data-driven financial insights, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision support. **Requisition ID** : 48366