Lead the end-to-end management of GDI&A's Quarterly Learning Goal (e.g., "Drive Value Together Learning Goal"), including planning, communication, execution (facilitating and/or delivering sessions, and achievement tracking for salaried employees (General Salary Roll & Leadership Level 6).
Develop and maintain comprehensive learning dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track progress, measure impact, and communicate key insights to stakeholders (LL6+).
Ensure learning programs directly align with GDI&A's objectives for building platform capabilities and driving business impact.
Oversee the management and optimization of key learning platforms (e.g., Udemy), including license administration, content integration, user support, and pathway development to maximize engagement and value.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across GDI&A (e.g., Power BI, AI Agents, Big Query COE) to identify critical skill gaps and curate relevant technical and professional learning content.
Design and facilitate "Role Expectation Learning Pathways" to guide employee development, ensuring alignment with performance standards for various roles (e.g., Product Manager, Data Engineer, Data Analyst).
Plan, organize, and execute high-impact learning events, seminars, and workshops (e.g., Ford Analytics & AI Research Seminar Series, Hackathons, Citizens Development Training, BigQuery, Power BI).
Develop and implement multi-channel communication plans to effectively promote learning opportunities, drive participation, and ensure broad awareness of resources across GDI&A.
Manage and update internal learning portals (e.g., SharePoint, Viva, Teams) to ensure information is accessible, current, and aligned with Ford brand standards.
Foster strong partnerships with internal teams (e.g., Power BI development, AI teams, Learning Discovery Group) and external vendors to integrate learning solutions and support broader organizational initiatives.
Identify opportunities for innovation in learning delivery and resource utilization to ensure cost-effectiveness and increased awareness of available L&D resources.
Act as a central point of contact and advocate for employee learning needs within GDI&A.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in learning & development, program management, or instructional design, preferably within a large, complex organization or technology-driven environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, from conception to completion, with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in developing engaging communications for diverse audiences.
Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), content curation tools, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI) for reporting and analytics.
10 years of experience in learning & development, program management, or instructional design, preferably within a large, complex organization or technology-driven environment (preferred).
Passion for continuous learning and fostering a culture of growth (preferred).
Proactive, self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and ability to work autonomously (preferred).
Strong collaboration skills, and ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels (preferred).
Experience in the automotive or technology sector is a plus (preferred).
Familiarity with modern adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (preferred).

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailproactiveself-starterrelationship buildinginnovationorganizational skillsfacilitation