Global Product Development System Manager

Global Product Development System Manager

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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!

This critical role is responsible for overseeing the entire Ford Product Development process. This process outlines the fundamental process standards and steps employed by Ford to define develop verify approve and implement a vehicle program. In the role of Process Manager you will support programs worldwide in executing the process efficiently with quality and be required to continually enhance and improve the process. To facilitate these responsibilities you will develop and manage a comprehensive suite of Program Management tools. This requires a high degree of collaboration strong decision-making skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

What youll do

• Champion and continuously lead improvements to Fords Product Development System. Work cross-functionally to implement the worlds best Automotive Product Development process.
• Lead integration of agile process Enablers to improve Product Development Fitness.
• Coach/govern program creation of robust high quality & cross-functionally aligned with a team of experts to assess program timing and provide recommendations for modifications aiming to enhance the teams success potential. Act as an internal consultant guiding program teams through issues that arise during the transition from concept to customer.
• Co-lead review and approval of Global Program Timing Plans(VPPs) to ensure robust high quality program timing plans are implemented.
• Manage Fords Global Program Control & Tracking System(Global Integrator/OPTEX) (the main Program Management Tool). Work closely with Ford IT to ensure these tools are operational secure and meet the requirements necessary for adherence to the GPDS process.
• Lead implementation of Fords Global Product Development Process(GPDS) and Workstream training to ensure each functional activity and programs have a comprehensive understanding of the GPDS process including its logic and potential error states.
• Lead Benchmarking of other OEM(China North America European Asia) Product Development process and identify key areas of opportunities to improve Fords efficiency quality ability to execute and time-to-market and implement into Fords current and future processes.
• Lead the development of the AI Tool Set for Fords Global Product Development Process.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 15 years experience Automotive PD Process Development Engineering and Program Management

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in engineering or Masters in Business Administration.
• Experience delivering programs with highly integrated software.
• Experience in Design and Release Engineering processes within the Automotive Industry.
• Experience with Planisware and Atlassian software.
• Deep understanding of Automotive Product Development Systems.
• Experience in developing Automotive Procedures and Standards.
• Experience leading and mentoring global teams.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including PowerPoint presentation development.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and solution implementation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel VBA preferred).

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 lease

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: position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid