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job description:
ford is seeking a highly analytical and innovative specialist to join the product definition team within ford’s vehicle program management team, playing a critical role in modernizing our product development & definition processes. This role will shape the future of ford’s product & program definition through innovation of packages, features & rules, fundamentally transforming how ford communicates the product through the entire industrial system. This is a dynamic role requiring a blend of analytical skills, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and project management capabilities. You will be instrumental in leveraging data, contributing new concepts, and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our product & program definition process.
responsibilities:
* conducting sme deep dives, captures current state scenarios, pain points & opportunities.
* develop use case/scenario models to illustrate the impact of proposed changes.
* create future-state product architecture to support the design and implementation of new processes.
* prepare design templates, points of view (povs), and other supporting documentation.
* validate the design of future-state processes through testing and analysis.
* identify potential adoption gaps, risks, challenges, and develop mitigation strategies.
* prepare and deliver compelling presentations to various audiences, including senior management, clearly communicating findings and recommendations.
* proactively contribute innovative concepts and solutions to improve product definition processes.
* effectively communicate ideas, challenge existing assumptions, and contribute constructively in team settings.
* a willingness to learn tools and help shape future concepts for ford’s business teams.
* organize, run, and document meeting outcomes.
qualifications:
basic qualifications:
* bachelor's degree in engineering, business analytics, data science, or a related field.
* 5-7 years of experience in a program management, data analysis or product definition role, preferably within the automotive industry.
* excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
* ability to create and deliver clear, concise, and engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
* analytical, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
* comfortable voicing opinions and sharing innovative concepts within a team setting.
* experience with project management methodologies (e.g., agile, waterfall).
* ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
* experience with microsoft teams, sharepoint and onenote to communicate in a team environment.
* strong excel & powerpoint skills.
* experience with data analysis tools (excel with vb or power bi).
bonus points:
* pmp certification.
* master’s degree in engineering, program management or a relevant business area.
* knowledge of jira & confluence.
* knowledge/understanding of relevant industry standards and processes, including automotive-specific terminology, product development lifecycles and key market trends and processes.
* experience/knowledge in systems engineering for a manufacturing setting.
* experience working with boms (bills of materials), program teams, engineering teams, and product definition systems.
* experience with mdm/erp/plm/cad systems (any).
* understanding of engineering, manufacturing or other industrial business systems and their interaction with product definition processes.
* working knowledge of part codification and vehicle codification methodologies.
* knowledge of automotive supply chain management, purchasing processes, or related areas.
disclaimer:
ford motor company is an equal opportunity employer, as we are committed to a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.
seniority level
* associate
employment type
* full-time
job function
* sales and business development
* industries: motor vehicle manufacturing
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