VHE Business Operations Analyst

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Were leading the biggest PD Engineering transformation in Fords history---and this role puts you right in the middle of it. The Vehicle Hardware Engineering Business Operations Office which will handle central responsibilities for the following Hardware Engineering Functions: Exterior Interior Underbody Internal Combustion Engines Crash Safety & Analytics Vehicle Systems & Testing and Digital transformation. This position has North American (and some global) responsibility for delivering both the headcount and expense budget for each of the Vehicle Hardware Engineering Programs. This position works with a cross-functional group of customers (Engineering Functional Teams Vehicle Planning Resource Planning Finance Supply Chain Program Mgt Teams and HR) on key strategic deliverables that support both organizational and functional elements of expense delivery. This is an exciting transition time for the company and the Business Operations Office is at the forefront by partnering with the functions to deliver The Plan.

In this position...

• Work collaboratively with Engineering Vehicle Planning Resource Planning Global Business Offices and Program Teams to complete Program resource studies on time for the required Milestones.
• Technical liaison between Planners/Architects and Engineering to ensure PRECISE AND WELL-DEFINED Program Assumptions are communicated and evaluated.
• Lead weekly meetings with Functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review the weekly study requirements collaborate on completion of PADTs address any issues and update on process changes.
• Store Program info and all related supporting documentation in an organized structure in the Business Operations Database.
• Lead/Support functional resource management process and program sign-off inputs as SPOC (via RMM GPRRS Review/Approval ITM/NGIE processes etc.)
• Support Investment Efficiency Team (including model updates functional input workshops etc.)
• Analyze results of Investment Model runs and conduct final confirmations with Functional Engineers.
• Interface with Global Business Offices Counterparts to ensure all Program responsibilities are accounted for in each required region.
• Support VHE Special Projects and Continuous Process Improvement Initiatives as required.

What youll do...

• Financial Forecasting & Budget Management:
• Gather and analyze monthly forecasts for Elements of Expense: Personnel; Purchased Services; Materials; Travel; Engineering Design & Testing (ED&T); Training and Other.
• Collaborate with functional budget leaders to scrutinize forecasts and drive teams back to approved Budget Targets.
• Develop distribute and analyze comprehensive reports on each elements of expenses monthly actuals.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Global VHE Dashboards and Comparator Tools.
• Partner with global budget leaders to actively manage and oversee regional expenses ensuring alignment with our overall financial budget.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business (or equivalent)
• 5 years of experience.
• Excellent teamwork leadership interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities without direct oversight (self-motivated process orientated)
• Outstanding planning organizational data analysis problem solving and project management skills
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines
• Effective negotiation skills with ability to interact effectively with ALL levels of management
• Proficient in typical Microsoft Office tools Excel PowerPoint OneNote Online SharePoints etc.
• Interest in AI and adopting it to continuously improve process efficiency and eliminate waste

Even better you may have...

• Program Management experience preferred.
• Vehicle Hardware Design & Release and/or Systems Engineering experience preferred.
• Advanced Data Analytics skills
• Advanced Visual Presentation Skills
• Advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUPs IF statements PivotTables and macro functions to streamline data sorting and analysis
• Experience with tools like Hyperion Power BI.

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: position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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