Dearborn, MI, US
Objectives of this Role:
- Provide program leadership for technical recognition and professional development projects, ensuring all technical engagements align with broader Ford skill teams such as Tech Strategy and Product Development.
- Generate data-driven insights by maintaining and analyzing program data to report metrics and drive continuous process improvements across all technical engagements.
- Utilize custom dashboards and data visualization tools to drive strategy synthesis and provide leadership with real-time visibility into program health.
- Facilitate stakeholder management by establishing and maintaining relationships with internal teams, committee members, and global technical specialists to ensure alignment on key milestones.
- Proactively identify and execute initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and enhance the delivery of technical programs.
Skills Required:
Project Management, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Technical Support, SharePoint
- Project Management - The ability to manage complex, end-to-end project lifecycles for high-profile programs, including defining timelines, tracking milestones, managing budgets, and mitigating risks.
- Operations Management - The ability to establish, monitor, and optimize day-to-day operational workflows, databases, and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and data accuracy.
- Organizational Leadership - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to align diverse global teams, committee members, and senior leadership around strategic goals.
- Technical Support - Hands-on proficiency in building and troubleshooting digital tools, workflows, and automated systems to support program operations.
- SharePoint - Advanced capability to design, structure, and maintain internal SharePoint sites as centralized hubs for communication, resources, and secure document storage.
Skills Preferred:
Web Design & Development, Logistics, Graphic Design
Experience Required:
- Four or more years of professional experience in project management, business operations, or program management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of success working with all levels of management.
- Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of independence and a proactive approach to handling multiple high-profile assignments concurrently.
- Advanced technical proficiency in SharePoint development, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, Power Apps, and data visualization tools (PowerBI or QlikSense) for workflow automation.
- A strong analytical mindset with focused attention to deadlines, budgetary guidelines, and data accuracy.
Experience Preferred:
- Experience in developing web technologies or internal platforms for maximum usability and process efficiency.
- Specific experience in logistics and the coordination of large-scale corporate technical engagements or summits.
- Proficiency in graphic design specifically for the creation of high-impact, executive-level presentations.
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Education Preferred:
Master's Degree
Additional Information:
***HYBRID / 4 days per week in office***
