Drive the North America Retail Strategy: Refine strategy by leveraging data analytics and structured frameworks to develop playbooks that guide business unit priorities
Own the Ford Blue Strategy PMO Function: Own the design, implementation, and leadership of a world-class project management function for Ford Blue, establishing it as the enterprise standard for executing strategic initiatives. Provide coaching to initiative owners across Ford Blue, equipping the organization with best-in-class tools and methodologies.
Support the General Manager, NA Ford Blue Portfolio: Champion execution of 5-year strategy and 1-year business plans by driving employee communications, establishing KPIs to track performance through daily management systems, and serving as regular interface with facing Business Office leads.
Serve as the Single Source of Truth: Own the central repository for the strategic portfolio, serving as the ultimate arbiter of initiative status, risk, and value capture.
Orchestrate Executive Governance: Own and orchestrate all executive governance forums (e.g., steering committees, monthly business reviews), ensuring timely, effective decision-making and strategic alignment at the highest levels.
Drive Proactive Risk Resolution: Partner directly with Ford Blue senior leadership to anticipate roadblocks and drive the development of robust mitigation plans, serving as the go-to leader for intervention on at-risk initiatives.
Champion a Culture of Execution: Act as a senior change agent across the organization, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and execution excellence to ensure strategic projects deliver their intended value on time.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience (or Master's degree with 7+ years) in corporate strategy, transformation, or program management.
Proven experience owning and leading large-scale transformation programs or building/running a PMO at a global scale.
Exceptional executive presence with a demonstrated ability to confidently advise, influence, and challenge senior and C-suite leaders.
Deep expertise in the fundamentals of the automotive industry or a related industrial sector.
A proven track record as a self-driven leader who challenges the status quo and architects creative solutions to complex systemic issues.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (for senior executive presentations), Excel (for modeling and data analysis), and Word.
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.