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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!In this position...This exciting opportunity allows you to significantly contribute to the success of our current and future vehicle programs.
As a Program Management Supervisor, you will oversee all aspects of program execution, from initial concept to final production launch.
You'll be a key player in a collaborative environment, working closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments.
This role reports to the Program Manager.What you'll do...Program Planning: Develop winning product propositions and business cases.
Responsibilities may include leading the Product Direction Letter (defining features, options, and materials), managing export market strategies, and authoring milestone papers.Program Control: Ensure on-time delivery and manage program health.
Responsibilities may include overseeing program timing, deliverables, and health reports; leading export, complexity, and capacity workstreams; co-managing the sourcing process; and facilitating decision approval forums and steering team meetings.Program Studio: Collaborate with the studio team to define vehicle appearance and achieve exceptional customer appeal within cost targets.
Responsibilities may include leading key studio milestones, appearance approval forums, and the Color & Material Product Direction Letter (C&M PDL) and Appearance Approval (AAR) process.Prototype, Launch & Plant Vehicle Teams: Support prototype builds, manage the launch process, and resolve assembly plant issues.
Responsibilities may include managing change management, leading prototype builds, resolving launch issues, and overseeing Plant Vehicle Team processes.In addition to the pillar-specific responsibilities, all Program Management Supervisors will:Champion a positive and inclusive work environment.You'll have...Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field2+ years of experience in Program Management within the automotive industryEven better, you may have...Master's of Science degree4+ years of experience in Program Management within the automotive industryEngineering or innovative feature development experienceDeep knowledge of vehicle development milestones and deliverablesProven passion for automotive product development and the brandMust have strong understanding of program management workstreamsMust have exceptional critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skillsMust have demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteMust have ability to build strong relationships and drive issues to resolution across multiple teamsMust have ability to articulate a point of view and effectively collaborate within a highly collaborative environmentYou 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!This position is a leadership level 6.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Salary and Benefits .This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
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.
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