Coordinate and align program deliverables along with associated teams across multiple functions, IT PDOs, and other related functions, to ensure the overall comprehensive vision is achieved on-time supporting critical vehicle program milestones with high quality
Coordinate cross-functional program governance and integration at the L3 level
Maintain focused risk & issue management across the program
Manage the orchestration of activities across stakeholders to develop and implement the initiative roadmap and associated deliverables
Support PI Planning on a quarterly basis to define specific value delivery
Align program achievements to overarching strategic roadmap, defining the development and deployment of process changes and enabling technology
Proactively engage to resolve hurdles and roadblocks before they become issues impacting deliverables
Collaborate with stakeholders as needed to ensure status updates and metrics are posted and consolidated into the required reporting artifacts
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
Deep knowledge of Manufacturing, Product Development engineering processes and/or Supply Chain domains
Strong demonstrated abilities in Strategy, Planning and Program Management
5+ years consistent track record, driving accountability and ownership with cross-functional teams
5+ years large-scale program management and cross work stream integration
Experience in handling governance reviews and issue resolutions
Ability to balance between Program Management and Agile practices
Experience in Agile software delivery, Scrum, and PI Planning methodologies
Experience in managing programs / projects in Jira
Self-starter – able to identify what needs to be done and then get it done
Hands-on problem solver to anticipate and proactive resolve hurdles before they become issues
Experience in coordinating, organizing and hosting key meetings and events
Inclusive leadership style with the ability to lead through influence and build meaningful relationships at all levels and functions of the organization
Be able to work cross-functionally, in a matrixed environment and have experience in a large multi-national company
Understanding of Product Driven System of Delivery
Politically savvy navigating the organization to achieve outcomes
Experience with Ford Industrial Systems domains (Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing)
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
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