Senior Manager, Central Transformation

If good is just never good enough for you Ford Qualityshares your passion for striving for perfection. Were responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing Product Development Purchasing Marketing Sales and Service.

In this position...

The central team functions as a service supporting multiple processes across the organization. Its primary goal is to ensure consistency standardization and the scaling of best practices across the enterprise including integration of the dedicated teams into the Industrial Systems point of view.

The Senior Manager Central Transformation is a key leader within the central team responsible for operationalizing the enterprise-wide process transformation strategy. This role leads the development implementation and continuous improvement of standardized methodologies tools and best practices for process optimization across the organization. They will manage a portfolio of enterprise-level transformation programs ensuring consistency scalability and adherence to the technical vision ultimately driving significant and measurable improvements across the Industrial System.

What youll do...

• Process Engineering Methods & Standards Leadership:Lead the development refinement and deployment of enterprise-wide process engineering methodologies tools templates and best practices (e.g. Lean Six Sigma Value Stream Mapping process automation standards).
• Waste Inventory & Program Management:Oversee and manage a portfolio of cross-functional operational transformation programs ensuring alignment with central strategic objectives efficient resource allocation and successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Technical Standards Implementation & Adherence:Ensure the implementation and adherence to established technical standards and roadmaps for process optimization and digital transformation across various projects and business units.
• Internal Consulting & Support:Act as a subject matter expert providing guidance consultation and direct support to dedicated transformation teams and operations on the application of central methodologies and best practices.
• Capability Building & Training:Contribute to the design and delivery of training programs coaching and knowledge sharing initiatives to build organizational capability in process transformation and continuous improvement.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:Establish monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the effectiveness and adoption of central methodologies and the progress of enterprise-wide programs providing data-driven insights to the Chief Process Engineer.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with various stakeholders across the organization including dedicated teams IT and business leaders to ensure seamless integration and widespread adoption of central transformation approaches.
• Risk Management:Identify assess and mitigate technical risks associated with large-scale transformation efforts and complex system integrations.

Youll have...

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (e.g. Industrial Mechanical Electrical) Business Administration Operations Management or a related field.
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in operational excellence continuous improvement or business transformation roles within a large organization with a focus on developing and deploying enterprise-wide standards.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex process improvement programs.
• Deep Expertise in Process Improvement Methodologies:Proven mastery and practical application of Lean Six Sigma Value Stream Mapping and other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Program & Project Management:Strong capabilities in leading and managing complex enterprise-wide transformation programs from conception through completion.
• Methodology Development & Deployment:Demonstrated experience in developing standardizing and successfully deploying process improvement methodologies and tools across diverse organizational functions.
• Communication & Influence:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts influence stakeholders at various levels and drive adoption of new standards.
• Leadership & Mentorship:Proven ability to lead teams through influence mentor practitioners and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving:Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills capable of dissecting complex process challenges and developing scalable practical solutions.
• Change Management:Strong understanding and application of change management principles to drive adoption of new methodologies and ways of working.
• Collaboration & Cross-functional Alignment:Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across organizational silos to achieve common goals.

Even better you may have...

• Process Improvement and Problem Solving Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or Black Belt are highly desirable.

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 the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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: position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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