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The Chief of Staff roles within Fords Connected Vehicle Software (CVS) group are crucial positions designed to drive alignment promote communication and support strategic and operational initiatives within the organization. This role will work closely with one or more CVS functional leaders (e.g. Cloud & Mobile App Software Factory) to ensure the effective execution of objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Chiefs of Staff within the CVS group maintain close cross-functional communication to ensure consistent processes and excellence in organizational delivery.
The ideal candidate will have experience deploying a blend of strategic operational and leadership skills especially in dynamic and highly technical environments. They are adaptable comfortable with ambiguity and possess exceptional critical thinking skills. They enjoy solving complex problems are adept at communicating with colleagues at all levels and operate with a strong bias for action.
This role will be onsite 4 days/ week in Dearborn MI
What youll do...
Strategic Partnership
Act as a strategic partner to functional leadership providing insight and support in decision-making problem-solving and planning
Own development and implementation of strategic initiatives through cross-functional partnership
Drive alignment and collaboration within and across CVS functions ensuring cohesive execution of organizational priorities
Organizational Effectiveness
Identify and help resolve opportunities for process improvement and innovation driving implementation of best practices across CVS
Lead change managementinitiatives helping teams adapt to new processes technologies or organizational structures
Coordinate with team support resources (e.g. business operations administrative) as well as other Chiefs of Staff to ensure consistent and comprehensive supportfor leadership and teams
Enhance effectiveness of key meetings by establishing clear agendas driving high-quality content and output communicating outcomes and tracking follow-up assignments to completion
Performance Management
Support the development implementation and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team and project success
Ensure projects and deliverables are delivered robustly and on time
Provide regular updates to leadership on progress
Communications
Ensure effective communication flow between leadership teams and key stakeholders promoting transparency and alignment
Own champion and continuously improve functional communication channels and cadence
Amplify the voice vision and influence of leadership
What youll have...
Bachelors degree in advanced degree in Business Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5 years of experience in strategic roles within tech automotive or related industries with a track record of increasing responsibility
2 years of experience driving clear and consistent communications across business product and technical teams
2 years of project or program management experience
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate complex concepts into actionable plans
Strong leadership acumen with experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and influencing at all levels of an organization
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build high-trust relationships and navigate complex organizational dynamics
Bias for action; a propensity to drive items to closure without sacrificing quality or timeliness
Adaptability and resilience in the face of rapid change and ambiguity
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.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $. This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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