Manager, FCSD Strategy Transformation at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Governance, Communication, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Influencing, Process Improvement, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Change Management, Creative Solutions

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

As the Manager driving key parts of the FCSD Strategic PMO, you will be responsible for helping to enable the processes that drives our strategic agenda forward. You will: Establish a FCSD PMO Function: Help design, implement, and drive a world-class and lightweight project management function for FCSD, establishing the standardized processes and reporting that will be used across key strategic initiatives. Drive Transparency and Accountability: Create a central source of truth for our strategic portfolio. You will track initiative status, interdependencies, risks, and progress toward value capture, ensuring clear visibility for the entire leadership team. Act as a Center of Excellence: Serve as a thought partner for initiative owners across FCSD. You will equip them with PMO best practices, tools, and methodologies to ensure high-quality, consistent execution. Facilitate Executive Governance: Design and run standard governance forums (e.g., steering committees, monthly business reviews) to provide clear, concise updates to the FCSD leadership team, enabling effective and timely decision-making. Proactively Manage and Mitigate Risk: Interface directly with business leaders and initiative teams to identify potential roadblocks and collaboratively develop robust risk mitigation plans for any off-track initiatives. Influence and Collaborate: Work across all levels of the organization to foster a culture of accountability and execution excellence, ensuring strategic projects are delivered on time and deliver their intended value. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree required A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience (or a Master's Degree with 3-5 years of experience). Proven experience supporting high-impact, cross-functional projects at a global scale, working effectively with various levels of the organization. A clear understanding of the fundamentals of the automotive industry and parts and services, including competitive dynamics, trends, and company operations. A strong track record of challenging the status quo, being self-driven, and bringing creative solutions to support the resolution of complex issues. Excellent influencing and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to confidently present findings and lead problem-solving discussions with senior leadership. Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (for senior executive presentations), Excel (for modeling and data analysis), and Word. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Strong preference for previous roles within a corporate strategy organization, strategic finance or business unit strategy functions, a transformation office, or at top-tier management consulting firm. Prior experience in supporting a PMO, including designing and implementing governance Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

The Manager will establish a PMO function for FCSD, implementing standardized processes and reporting for strategic initiatives. They will drive transparency and accountability by tracking initiative status and facilitating executive governance.