Model e Program Manager

The creation of Model e was informed by the success of small, passionate Ford teams that developed the Mustang Mach-E SUV and F-150 Lightning pickup, as well as Ford’s dedicated EV division in China. Similarly, dedicated teams within Model e will create the software platforms and fully networked vehicle architectures to support delightful, always-on, and ever-improving vehicles and experiences that will allow us to deliver over 50% of our total sales in BEV and 33 million connected vehicles by 2030.

We are building a team of the world’s best software, electrical and automotive talent and turning them loose to create shockingly great electric vehicles and digital experiences for new generations of customers. These changes in our business will allow us the greatest opportunity to bring value and serve customers since Henry Ford scaled the Model T.

What will it be like to work at Model e?
At Model e we are passionate about solving hard problems and delivering extraordinary solutions to change the world. We challenge competitors, bureaucracy, obstacles, and even our assumptions. We have zero tolerance for bias or personal agendas. We are swift and decisive, trusting the experts, believing the data, and seeking out and listening to bold intuition – regardless of the source. We are insurgents , averse to complexity, suspicious of habits, and open to risk. We constantly learn. We focus on the mission and deliver with vitality and speed.

The minimum requirements we seek:

• High School/GED
• 5 years of experience in program management and/or project management within multiple facets such as customer-facing projects or IT, Operations, Product Management, etc.
• 3 years using project management tools like Jira, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or any others
  

Our preferred requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advance Degree in business, finance, or a related field
• Skilled in the core project and program management competencies where you have been accountable for the successful planning, execution, and closure of assigned projects
• Experience managing and coordinating large-scale programs
• Considerable experience tracking and managing project achievements, goals, risks, and deadlines
• Experience with applying and general knowledge of various analyses and requirements gathering approaches, methodologies, and models
• Show bias for action with strengths in problem-solving, and issue resolution, and comfortable with ambiguity and proficiency in the ability to plan, organize, and get results in an unstructured environment
• Technology industry experience and/or familiarity with technology product management subject areas and SCRUM methodologies
• Demonstrated expertise working cross-functionally in bringing up and closing key business issues
• Exceptional, consultative verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to drive progress and alignment across diverse business groups
• Capacity to thrive when faced with ambiguous problems and capable of leading sophisticated projects with autonomy
• Work in Hybrid mode (2 weeks out of money; Ford Motor Company provides paid expenses for those outside the commutable distance – Dearborn, MI)
  

What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings, and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:
https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-1.pdf

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees are our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has decided to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Support Model e, Customer Program Management Lead to effectively plan and manage complex projects from the initial ideation phase through final execution
• Deliver ongoing reporting on state of current projects, overall and detailed statuses, and expected delivery timelines with deadlines at risk called out
• Facilitate meetings to - understand status against specified objectives and tasks, determine required next steps with timeline and owners to achieve, and name progress blockers currently existing or at risk of appearing
• Act as a bridge across teams, connecting and facilitating clear communication, ensuring interdependencies are understood and planned for
• Communicate program status with team, cross-functional stakeholders, and senior management
• Anticipate bottlenecks, provide critical issue management, articulate risks, trade-offs, and recommend prioritization based on a balance of business needs, constraints, and customer impact
• Build, evolve, and manage tools such as Sharepoint and Smartsheet