Senior Product Line Manager- Manufacturing AI and Analytics

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

The Manufacturing Analytics (MA) team within Industrial System Analytics (ISA) of the Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization is focused on leveraging data to improve Fords business decisions and operations across the globe. We act as a trusted advisor providing data advanced analytics and AI/ML and insights to support optimize and transform the Manufacturing process within Ford. Our mission is to unleash the power of data to drive value and help transform Ford through proactive actionable evidence-based decision making.

• High-touch approach to support business partners add value to problem formulation solution and decision-making
• Play a complementary consultative and strategic role with our business partners recognizing that there is also a need for day-to-day tactical support
• Collaborate with other GDIA functions to promote an enterprise view and enable cross-skill-team dialogue and synergy
• Leverage foundational GDIA capabilities like the Enterprise Data Platform and Mach1ML to benefit our business partners

In this position...

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader and technologist to play a crucial role in Fords data-driven approach to business and helping the company use insights to gain a competitive advantage.

We are seeking a Senior Product Line Manager- Manufacturing AI and Analytics to join out team!

Based in Dearborn MI this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each week.

What youll do...

• Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists software engineers and data engineers to build grow and maintain the Manufacturing Analytics suite of products and services
• Lead & facilitate strategic conversations and prioritization within the MA team as well as with senior leaders of each domain
• Create a roadmap aligned to Manufacturing Strategic Action Plans (SAP) and be accountable for delivery of technology solutions. Measure the effectiveness and adjust the delivery plan based on learning user and stakeholder feedback.
• Manage financials monthly forecasts and headcount across investments and operations
• Share best practices identify synergies & risks duplicative efforts team collaboration connecting the dots across domains etc.
• Be the catalyst for technology software craftsmanship DevOps and Agile practices to enable professionalism and culture across your teams
• Support strategic reviews with GDIA senior leaders governance reviews with business partners and internal product reviews
• Develop the PDO and technical skills of your teams with a focus on continuous improvement
• Champion talent acquisition engagement and retention; Promote an engaged diverse & inclusive global team with exciting work and rewarding careers
• Continue to grow leadership capability within GDIA

Your Mindset:

• You know your value to the team is leading and supporting them to succeed
• You have a can-do attitude willing to fill any gaps in the team when necessary
• You are a trailblazer and change agent
• You have perseverance
• You promote collaboration and inclusion
• You are a problem solver
• You are a design thinker at heart open-minded curious exploratory iterative and optimistic

Youll have...

• 6 years of experience building and managing high performing teams that include:
  • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex environments and team dynamics
  • Deep troubleshooting skills and capabilities to lead a triage team across a complex ecosystem
  • Proven ability to build relationships with IT teams business partners and external suppliers to drive technology transformation
  • Excellent communication storytelling and relationship-building skills
  • Strong strategic thinking and coordination skills anticipating the needs of the team
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment ability to solve problems and actively incorporate input from various sources
  • Passion to keep the teams motivated to drive for outcomes encourage a sense of urgency and build attention to detail
  • Values and leverages diversity and has a passion for talent development
• 3 years of experience leading data scientists engineers product managers or similar within a Manufacturing environment.

Even better you may have...

• Masters Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or related field

• Know the business work experience in Manufacturing domain

• Hands on experience developing AI/ML and optimization applications
• Knowledge of deploying solutions on GCP
• Ability to influence leaders and team members in a diplomatic way
• Ability to provide a clear point of view and challenge respectfully when necessary
• Possess a high tolerance for ambiguity and ever-changing environment
• Willingness to mentor and teach others

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
• 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 leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Based in Dearborn MI this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each week.

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