Single-threaded leader managing product innovations and digital experiences for vehicle platforms at Ford. Oversight of integration, compliance, and financial targets through senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Serve as the single-threaded leader for the unified Program and Platform Interface organization, managing four LL5 senior leaders to drive seamless integration between product development, platform architecture, and vehicle program execution.
Orchestrate the end-to-end interface with the TPP team to ensure experiences and PRDs are delivered on schedule and successfully landed within the platform and program Bill of Features.
Direct the standardization of IS Hardware across all programs, ensuring rigorous compliance and the delivery of key financial milestones while tracking and achieving cost-reduction targets and securing sign-off at key GPDS milestones.
Act as a single point of contact to support the delivery of IS goals across programs and regions.
Act as the primary bridge between IS, Product, Platform, and Program teams.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in product development, program management, or systems engineering, with a proven track record of managing senior-level managers (LL5 or equivalent).
5 years’ experience working with Ford’s Global Product Development System (GPDS) or a comparable construct
2-3 years’ experience working closely with finance to track complex budgets and cost-reduction initiatives.
Proven ability to influence executive leadership and navigate complex, matrixed organizations to drive alignment.
Master’s degree in engineering or an MBA (even better)
CPE or CPE Experience (even better)
Experience working within a platform construct to deliver and scale products and services (even better)
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid 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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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