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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

This exciting opportunity allows you to significantly contribute to the success of our current and future vehicle programs. As a Program Management Supervisor, you will oversee all aspects of program execution, from initial concept to final production launch. You’ll be a key player in a collaborative environment, working closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments. This role reports to the Program Manager.

What you'll do...

This position will focus on one of the four core pillars of Program Management, depending on the successful candidate's experience and skills. These pillars include:

Program Planning: Develop winning product propositions and business cases. Responsibilities may include leading the Product Direction Letter (defining features, options, and materials), managing export market strategies, and authoring milestone papers.

Program Control: Ensure on-time delivery and manage program health. Responsibilities may include overseeing program timing, deliverables, and health reports; leading export, complexity, and capacity workstreams; co-managing the sourcing process; and facilitating decision approval forums and steering team meetings.

Program Studio: Collaborate with the studio team to define vehicle appearance and achieve exceptional customer appeal within cost targets. Responsibilities may include leading key studio milestones, appearance approval forums, and the Color & Material Product Direction Letter (C&M PDL) and Appearance Approval (AAR) process.

Prototype, Launch & Plant Vehicle Teams: Support prototype builds, manage the launch process, and resolve assembly plant issues. Responsibilities may include managing change management, leading prototype builds, resolving launch issues, and overseeing Plant Vehicle Team processes.

In addition to the pillar-specific responsibilities, all Program Management Supervisors will:

Champion a positive and inclusive work environment.

You'll have...

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

2+ years of experience in Program Management within the automotive industry

Even better, you may have...

Master's of Science degree

4+ years of experience in Program Management within the automotive industry

Engineering or innovative feature development experience

Deep knowledge of vehicle development milestones and deliverables

Proven passion for automotive product development and the brand

Must have strong understanding of program management workstreams

Must have exceptional critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Must have demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Must have ability to build strong relationships and drive issues to resolution across multiple teams

Must have ability to articulate a point of view and effectively collaborate within a highly collaborative environment

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.

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This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 38456