Business Program Manager at Ford Global Career Site

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Project Management, Communication Skills, Risk Management, Change Management, Automotive Industry Experience, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, SmartSheet, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Dynamic Environments, Consultative Skills, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Leadership, Organizational Skills

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Support FIS leadership to effectively plan and manage projects from the initial ideation phase through final execution. Deliver ongoing reporting on state of current projects, overall and detailed statuses, and expected delivery timelines with deadlines at risk called out. Facilitate meetings to understand status against specified objectives and tasks, determine required next steps with timeline and owners to achieve, and name progress blockers currently existing or at risk of appearing. 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. Build, evolve, and manage tools such as SharePoint and SmartSheet. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's Degree. 4+ years of experience leading projects with significant autonomy, demonstrating comfort with ambiguity, and a proven ability to plan, organize, and deliver results in dynamic or unstructured environments. 2+ years of professional experience within the automotive industry or large, complex matrix organizations. This includes demonstrated expertise in working cross-functionally to escalate and resolve critical business issues. Exceptional consultative verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and present to diverse groups, including mid to large audiences. Demonstrated experience in leading or supporting change management initiatives, helping teams adopt new processes, tools, or organizational structures. Proficiency with industry standard project management tools Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive risk management plans, conduct quantitative risk analysis, and facilitate risk mitigation strategies. Ability to connect project execution with broader business goals and contribute to strategic planning.

Responsibilities

Support FIS leadership in planning and managing projects from ideation to execution. Facilitate communication across teams, identify dependencies, and escalate risks to stakeholders.