We are seeking a highly analytical and innovative practitioner to join the Product Definition Team within Ford’s Vehicle Program Management Team, playing a critical role in modernizing our product development & definition processes. This role will shape the future of Ford’s product & program definition through innovation of packages, features & rules, fundamentally transforming how Ford communicates the product through the entire industrial system. This is a dynamic role requiring a blend of analytical skills, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and project management capabilities. You will be instrumental in leveraging data, contributing new concepts, and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our product and program definition process + Conducting SME deep dives, captures current state scenarios, pain points & opportunities. + Develop use case/scenario models to illustrate the impact of proposed changes. + Create future state product architecture to support the design and implementation of new processes. + Prepare design templates, points of view (POVs), and other supporting documentation. + Validate the design of future-state processes through testing and analysis. + Identify potential adoption gaps, risks, challenges, and develop mitigation strategies. + Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to various audiences, including senior management, clearly communicating findings and recommendations. + Proactively contribute innovative concepts and solutions to improve product definition processes. + Effectively communicate ideas, challenge existing assumptions, and contribute constructively to team settings. + A willingness to learn tools and help shape future concepts for Ford’s business teams. + Organize, run, and document meeting outcomes. + Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field. + 5-7 years of experience in program management, data analysis or product definition role, preferably within the automotive industry. + Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. + Ability to create and deliver clear, concise, and engaging presentations to diverse audiences. + Analytical, detail-oriented, and adaptable. + Comfortable voicing opinions and sharing innovative concepts within a team setting. + Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). + Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively. + Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote to communicate in a team environment. + Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills. + Experience with data analysis tools (Excel with VB or Power BI). **Bonus Points:** + PMP certification. + Master's degree in engineering, Program Management or a relevant Business area. + Knowledge of Jira & Confluence + Knowledge/understanding of relevant industry standards and processes, including automotive-specific terminology, product development lifecycles and key market trends and processes. + Experience/knowledge in systems engineering in a manufacturing setting. + Experience working with BOMs (Bills of Materials), program teams, engineering teams, and product definition systems. + Experience with MDM/ERP/PLM/CAD systems (any). + Understanding of engineering, manufacturing or other industrial business systems and their interaction with product definition processes. + Working knowledge of part codification and vehicle codification methodologies. + Knowledge of automotive supply chain management, purchasing processes, or related areas. + Familiarity with other relevant automotive tools and systems. **Requisition ID** : 48934