DescriptionRole:We are currently hiring for the position of Director LL5 who will serve as the owner and strategic leader of a multidisciplinary team comprising data scientists data engineers and software engineers. This role will oversee all stages of analytics services and product development including:
- Defining and framing business problems
- Identifying relevant data sources
- Designing and developing analytical models
- Validating model performance and effectiveness
- Leading product deployment and launch initiatives
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the future of data-driven decision-making at Ford.
Scope:Drive AI and Analytics innovation for Finance Modernization
Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Finance and Insurance Analytics teams located in the U.S. and India.
- Drive Finance modernization initiatives within the Global Data Insight and Analytics (GDIA) organization.
- Deliver actionable insights through clear compelling communication with business stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Foster effective collaboration and negotiation across all levels of the organization to achieve business outcomes.
- Partner with Product Line Owners to generate demand and align requirements with broader business objectives.
- Establish priorities allocate resources and ensure high-quality and timely delivery of all associated projects.
- Act as a key liaison for technical collaboration between Finance and Insurance Analytics and other GDIA departments including DPE AIAC ISA and SSDA.
- Lead strategic optimization of team resources and budgetary planning.
- Anticipate future business needs and translate them into actionable initiatives and analytics projects.
- Oversee recruitment onboarding and professional development of team members to foster a high-performing diverse workforce.
- Actively participate in hiring efforts and promote diversity equity and inclusion across the department.
Manage purchased service engagements to support Finance and Insurance Analytics activities and delivery.
QualificationsMasters/bachelors degree in engineering or quantitative field.
- Proven hands-on expertise in Artificial Intelligence with deep domain knowledge of Finance Modernization strategies and initiatives
- Skilled in leveraging big data technologies including SQL Spark and Hive to drive business insights
- Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform and associated tools such as Python Spark Dataflow BigQuery GitHub Qlik Sense CPLEX Mach1ML and Power BI
- Demonstrated success in developing and deploying analytical models within cloud-based environments particularly GCP
- Well-versed in advanced AI disciplines including Natural Language Processing (NLP) Deep Learning and modern neural network architecture such as CNNs RNNs Embeddings Transfer Learning and Transformers
- Strong capabilities in business engagement with a track record of translating complex problems into structured impactful solutions
- Known for a meticulous attention to detail and a strong drive toward continuous improvement
- Adept at balancing innovation and analytical rigor applying logical methodical problem-solving approaches to dynamic challenges
- Highly articulate and credible communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills able to influence at all levels of the organization
- Effective at managing multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments
Desired: Extensive experience in Finance Analytics encompassing data-driven financial insights forecasting performance analysis and strategic decision support.
Required Experience:
Director