Dearborn, MI, US
Position Description:
Must be experienced in managing project management software deployment, supporting program and project manager and program analysts, to ensure that the work is delivered effectively. Able to help resolve any problems or issues that may arise. Ability to integrate, consolidate, and manage multiple projects and integrate multiple model year plans for major program teams, as applicable. Must have the ability and authority to provide guidance to PMA supplier staff and ability to interface with Ford upper-level management. Works with minimal supervision and able to function effectively in a matrix organization.
Skills Required:
- Program Manage PM's & Projects, Program Management, APQP, Organizational Leadership
- PPAP processes, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
- Provide interface between STA, PD, Purchasing, and supply base for production tool kickoff.
- Conduct meetings with the supply base.
- Populate, regularly update, and manage the program tracking documents & lead APQP activities.
- Provide weekly assessments of management on the status of the following activities: a. Program Milestones b. Tool Orders c. Ok-to-Design/Cast/Cut d. DCV and PCF/TCB Part Pedigree and delivery
- Identify non-conforming events and develop recovery plans and/or corrective actions.
- Develop and document process for supplier support of production tooled UPV2/FDJ/DCV/FEC on future programs.
- Team leadership and collaboration: Direct cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of timing plans
Experience Required:
- 5 years of experience as a PMA plus 3 or more years experience.
Education Required:
- Bachelor's Degree