Project Manager/Agile Coach

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If youre looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape enhance the customer experience and improve peoples lives this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

High Performance Computing (HPC) is part of Fords Enterprise Technology skill team focused on using large clusters of cutting-edge computing technologies to tackle challenges in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Machine Learning (ML) and AI and scalable computer simulations. HPC acquires deploys enhances and supports our on-premises compute clusters of CPUs and GPUs along with their storage and networking infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in project management vendor collaboration attention to detail and delivering results. Were looking for someone to serve as a catalyst for our Agile practices enabling us to manage our planned work set priorities for tasks and ensure that we deliver on our commitments.

What youll do...

Primary Role: Agile Coach / Project Manager

• Lead/Guide service offerings to manage their workloads using Agile practices
• Lead/Conduct Backlog Grooming and PI Planning
• Consult with team managers on adopting best practices
• Provide reports on backlog metrics to teams and managers

Additional Role:Service Business Office Lead

• Prepare and submit purchase requests for server leases and software procurements
• Track and manage infrastructure leases to ensure hardware is returned on time or extended
• Collaborate with IT Business Office team for monthly budget tracking

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree
• 2 years experience using Agile practices (5 or more preferred)
• Experience coaching new team members in Agile adoption
• Basic high-level understanding of IT hardware components
• Ability to work independently act as a self-starter

Even better you may have...

• Experience using Jira for managing backlogs
• Experience using Excel for budget tracking
• Experience using purchasing or procurement systems to obtain hardware and software

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: New Hire Benefits

This position is a range of salary grades SG7 - SG8

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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