Deliver the end-to-end launch of global regulatory solutions such as the EU Battery Passport across impacted vehicle programs and battery variants. Manage the integration of cradle-to-grave regulatory attributes per battery variant through partnerships with SaaS solution provider, System Integrator, and global Joint Venture Partners. Deliver enterprise-grade strategic solution or solution enhancements for EU Deforestation (EUDR) Act, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), etc.
Deliver and scale solution enhancements for N-Tier value stream mapping for impacted high-risk material supply chain and parts. Scale ESG Audit and Contract Management to ensure compliance across pre and post contract suppliers. Migrate business processes from legacy to strategic platforms for supplier collaboration.
Direct the transition from fragmented point-to-point integrations with enterprise data source applications and systems to a unified Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) and Supply Chain Integrated Data Platform (SC-IDP).
Lead complex technical and strategic collaborations with global external partners.
Lead supply chain technology benchmarking, prove-outs, etc. Deliver pilots to prove out standardized, sovereign data exchange using Catena-X standards at scale with suppliers for use-cases like Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Supplier Quality, etc.
Foster an "AI-native" culture within the product team. Deliver tangible Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) efficiency gains by effectively leveraging AI.
Apply a broad understanding of Ford enterprise architecture and technology standards and work with enterprise architects to guide and deliver future solutions/services.
Lead and manage a team of 12 individual contributors comprising of IT product managers, technical business analysts, and software engineers. Be responsible for skill development, coaching and counseling for direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
10 + years of progressive responsibilities within technology and software functions that include:
Technical excellence in software design, development, and deployment.
Functional knowledge/awareness of Supply Chain business processes and applications
Experience with building and delivering new software products from zero-to-launch
3+ years of proven expertise in extracting, aggregating, transforming, and presenting data from diverse enterprise sources.
3+ years of leadership experience, managing projects, products or teams of technical professionals.
Even better, you may have:
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
Ability to interact extensively with and influence senior business leaders, technology partners and vendors
Leverage technology and solutions partners for benchmarking, solutions identification and strategy development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in varying areas of business and enterprise technology
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all actions.
Proven experience with building global teams, knowledge and capabilities
Management and decision-making skills and experience
Strong knowledge of the business functional areas for Supply Chain
Demonstrated ability to deliver project commitments through leadership, teamwork, strategic planning/scheduling, problem analysis and resolution
Experience with Agile delivery and/or Lean Start-up Model
Not afraid to roll-up sleeves and get technical with the team.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

software designsoftware developmentsoftware deploymentdata extractiondata aggregationdata transformationdata presentationAgile deliveryLean Start-up Modelenterprise architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsproject managementteam managementstrategic planningproblem analysisinfluencecoachingcounseling

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Systems Engineering