Director, Talent Management Programs

Ford Motor Company

Ford talent leader driving organization development, succession, performance, and culture programs. Managing strategy, systems, stakeholders, compliance, and a talent development team.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent and organization development, including performance management, succession planning, and culture transformation. Proficient in aligning talent initiatives with business strategy and implementing HR technology solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent DevelopmentSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementOrganizational DesignExecutive Coaching

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Hard Skills

Talent Management SystemsOrganizational DevelopmentCareer FrameworksCulture ChangePerformance Management ProcessesReporting ToolsTeam Building AssessmentsComplex Problem SolvingProgram Performance TrackingHR Strategy Alignment

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationAdvisory SkillsChange Management

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologyTalent Management SystemsAssessment ToolsReporting SoftwareConsultant Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Talent DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentCulture TransformationHR ComplianceEngagement Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead talent and organization development programs, including career frameworks, performance management, succession planning, organizational design, and culture change
Connect talent initiatives to Ford’s global leadership development strategy
Partner with HR leaders and external partners to align people strategy with business direction
Shape strategy and lead planning and rollout of HR and talent management systems and processes
Address complex talent and organizational development challenges, including culture transformation, succession planning, and restructuring
Present progress and recommendations across the company
Work with vendors, auditors, and consultants to implement solutions
Create standards, processes, and reporting tools for talent programs
Track program performance and optimize initiatives over time
Advise HR and business leaders on succession planning, performance management, engagement, retention, inclusion, and talent development
Champion HR technology and talent management systems with IT and vendors
Maintain legally compliant, clearly communicated talent program guidelines
Safeguard confidential talent and organizational development information
Manage hiring, performance, discipline, pay, and team development decisions for the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, or commensurate work experience
Master’s Degree in a related discipline preferred
Minimum 8 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 10 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree
Experience preferably in Talent and Organization Development or a related field
Knowledge or use of personality and/or team building assessments
Executive coaching experience or capability
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Ability to perform occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds
Ability to work primarily in a seated position and perform repetitive hand-finger actions
Ability to work in low to moderate noise levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time