We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

 

The Global Program Management mission is to deliver great global product programs that support the business plan's financials, quality, and win in the marketplace. This exciting, high-visibility position will support the delivery of the Truck Platform.  The Truck Platform team not only executes critical UNVx-to-TDC workstreams for T3 vehicle programs but is also engaged in detailed technical strategy and planning while driving platform scale and efficiency.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to multiple current and forward model T3 programs. Program Management teams are responsible for managing the milestones and deliverables to take vehicles from the concept phase to production. PM workstreams, including Truck Platform PM, are grouped into four technical pillars:

(1) Program Planning – can include technical planning & strategy, cross-truck program feature execution, establishing platform attribute efficiencies, and scale & complexity 

(2) Program Control – can include managing UNVx/platform timing, program health reports, decision approval forums, platform steering team meetings, and sourcing (part and tool orders)

(3) Program Studio – can include supporting the appearance approval forum for the Truck platform / shared technologies

(4) Program Launch – can include managing change management, launch issue resolution at the assembly plant, the prototype build process, and the plant vehicle team process

You'll Have…

Bachelor's degree  5+ years of experience in at least one of the following: program planning, program management, D&R Engineering, vehicle architecture, and/or vehicle engineering 3+ years of experience across the total program life cycle Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a team

Even Better, You'll Have… 

Strong problem-solving skills, including working knowledge of Six Sigma Strong negotiation and persuasion skills Demonstrated conflict management skills Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work closely and successfully with others in order to deliver results

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.

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 
This position is a range of salary grades 7 and 8 .      

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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. 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.

#LI-Onsite   #LI-OG1

What You'll Do…

The Truck Platform PM position will involve a number of the following workstreams:

Define and Manage Platform Toolkit  Lead ABC/Chessboard development Technical interface with suppliers/supply chain and Engineering to implement Platform Sourcing Strategy Establish attribute bandwidth efficiencies  Interact with product development engineering across all vehicle systems from the component level to fully integrated in-vehicle systems Manage pre-production vehicle builds from end to end, including technical, cost, and feasibility issue resolution Determine fit-for-test criteria, and develop and coordinate test scheduling/allocation for the prototype Organize new program launch activities & track key program metrics Identify major program issues, including technical compatibility and help needed, and take actions to resolve them Manage and maintain program sharing sites & program communications Organize product technical reviews, ranging from planning to studio/appearance Deliver technical product assumption changes via the change control process Resolve cross-functional cost, quality, and timing conflicts and drive consensus Drive part, quality, and warranty cost reductions through component, vehicle benchmarking, and analysis of dealership vehicle repair processes