Senior Manager, 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

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Change Management, Leadership, Coaching, Governance, Data Analysis, Communication, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Transformation Programs, Executive Presence, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Accountability

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

As the Senior Manager leading the FCSD Strategic PMO, you will be a key member of the strategy leadership team, responsible for building and running the function that ensures our strategic agenda is delivered with excellence. You will: Own the FCSD PMO Function: Own the design, implementation, and leadership of a world-class project management function for FCSD, establishing it as the enterprise standard for executing strategic initiatives. Serve as the Single Source of Truth: Own the central repository for the strategic portfolio, serving as the ultimate arbiter of initiative status, risk, and value capture. Lead a Center of Excellence: Establish and lead the PMO as a center of excellence, actively coaching and developing initiative owners across FCSD and equipping the organization with best-in-class tools and methodologies. Orchestrate Executive Governance: Own and orchestrate all executive governance forums (e.g., steering committees, monthly business reviews), ensuring timely, effective decision-making and strategic alignment at the highest levels. Drive Proactive Risk Resolution: Partner directly with FCSD senior leadership 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 senior change agent across the organization, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and execution excellence to ensure strategic projects deliver their intended value on time. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree required A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience (or a Master's Degree with 7+ years) in corporate strategy, transformation, or program management. Proven experience owning and leading large-scale transformation programs or building/running a PMO at a global scale. Exceptional executive presence with a demonstrated ability to confidently advise, influence, and challenge senior and C-suite leaders. Deep expertise in the fundamentals of the automotive industry or a related industrial sector. A proven track record as a self-driven leader who challenges the status quo and architects creative solutions to complex systemic issues. 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; MBA strongly preferred. MBA is preferred. Strong preference for previous roles in a transformation office, corporate strategy organization, or as a senior manager/director at a top-tier management consulting firm. Demonstrated track record of building and leading a PMO or Transformation Office, including designing and implementing governance, reporting, and risk management structures from scratch. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the FCSD Strategic PMO, ensuring the strategic agenda is delivered with excellence. Establish and run a world-class project management function while orchestrating executive governance and driving proactive risk resolution.