Provide Technical Project Support: Support the execution and oversight of complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives by providing dedicated project management expertise to various functional areas (e.g., Quality, Engineering, PD, or Manufacturing) aimed at optimizing global Industrial System operations.
Execution Gap Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analysis of project data to identify milestone execution gaps, emerging issues, and risks to on-time delivery, ensuring the transformation management organization team has a clear view of project health.
Collaborate on Execution: Collaborate with diverse teams across the Industrial System to support the implementation of integrated solutions and ensure cross-functional alignment with project milestones.
KPI Maintenance & Monitoring: Maintain and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project efficiency and health, ensuring high-quality data is available for regular updates to executive leadership.
Utilize the TMO Framework: Utilize the Transformation Project Management Framework (TPMF) and digital tools to ensure data integrity, predictive tracking, and proactive project decision-making.
Support Disciplined Execution: Support a culture of continuous improvement in project delivery by following standardized methodologies and identifying innovative solutions to tactical project-level challenges.
Navigate Ambiguity with Resilience: Demonstrate exceptional resilience and adaptability, effectively navigating ambiguous transformation requirements, managing competing priorities, and responding strategically to evolving business needs.
Rigorous Risk & Schedule Management: Create and maintain robust R.A.I.D. logs and baseline schedules for assigned programs, ensuring project health is monitored and impediments are escalated for resolution.
Serve as a Technical PM Resource: Serve as a technical project management resource for the TMO, supporting stakeholders in the consistent application of standardized framework requirements and transformational changes.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Analytics and 2+ years experience.
A proven track record of successful technical project support, data analysis, or engineering role.
Exceptional attention to detail regarding schedule logic, milestone tracking, and the maintenance of risk registers.
Proven ability to move between different projects and workstreams, quickly learning new technical or functional domains based on organizational need.
Exceptional ability to translate complex project data and framework requirements into clear, actionable guidance for program teams and concise, high-impact status updates for program leadership; proven ability to drive alignment and influence cross-functional partners to adhere to standardized transformation standards without direct authority.
Proven ability to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and drive alignment across various departments.
Advanced certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent are a plus.
Experience with advanced PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or Project Planner) and a desire to leverage AI/CoPilot for project automation.
Direct experience with Advanced Planning Systems (Kinaxis, SAP, Blue Yonder, E2Open) is a plus.
Familiarity with Ford's internal quality systems, product development processes (e.g., GPDS), and global manufacturing footprint is a plus.
Global project management experience, working with diverse international teams and supply chains is a plus.