Ford Integrated Services Program Manager at Ford Motor

DescriptionAt Ford Integrated Services (FIS) we transform our customer experiences in and around the vehicle by bringing together hardware software and services to foster simple transparent and ongoing digital relationships among our customers their vehicles and Ford.We are scaling our Business Operations teams global capabilities to support a growing portfolio of programs across multiple vehicle platforms. We are actively seeking a Program Manager to join our dynamic team - someone who brings a meticulous approach to their work and consistently thrives within fast-paced evolving environments.The ideal candidate will be a confident collaborator adept at uniting and inspiring diverse cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives. This role demands a proactive problem-solver with a knack for proposing creative and innovative solutions that drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and foster seamless alignment across various departments. If you are passionate about orchestrating complex initiatives optimizing processes and building strong collaborative partnerships we invite you to apply.ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...Serve as the Single Source of Truth:Own the wholistic plan in order to effectively manage projects from the initial ideation phase through final execution.Act as a bridge across teams connecting and facilitating clear communication ensuring interdependencies are understood and planned for.Identify dependencies and escalate risks/trade-offs to internal and external stakeholders.Orchestrate Executive Governance:Own and orchestrate all executive governance forums for your programs (e.g. status meeting monthly business reviews) ensuring timely effective decision-making and strategic alignment at all levels.Drive Proactive Risk Resolution:Partner directly with key stakeholders to anticipate roadblocks and drive the development of robust mitigation plans serving as the go-to leader for intervention on at-risk initiatives.Champion a Culture of Execution:Act as a change agent across the organization fostering a culture of accountability transparency and execution excellence to ensure strategic projects deliver their intended value on time.QualificationsQualificationsYoull have...Bachelors degree6 years of demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams with competing priorities.3 years leading complex projects with autonomy in an unstructured environment.Experience creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and associated dashboards to track project performance.Superior communication and persuasion skillsComfort with ambiguity and proficiency in the ability to plan organize and drive results in an unstructured environment.Passion for self-growth and desire to learn new skills and gain knowledge.Proven relationship building and collaboration skills; ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders including small to large teams without authority.Ability to thrive in a dynamic team-based environment.Even better you may have...Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Engineering or a related field.Beyond just leading projects experience specifically contributing to or managing PMO functions (e.g. governance standards metrics tool administration).Experience leading larger interconnected programs composed of multiple projects demonstrating a higher level of strategic oversight and coordination.Experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide risk management frameworks performing quantitative risk analysis and facilitating risk mitigation strategies across multiple projects.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 leadership level 6.For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SC3Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1