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This critical role is essential to the success of our product development lifecycle. As Program Manager, you will lead and develop a team, manage resources effectively, and ensure the seamless execution of complex, global programs. You will work closely with the Chief Program Engineer (CPE), providing strategic guidance and support while driving cross-functional collaboration and influencing key decisions. This requires a high degree of collaboration, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Team Leadership & Management:** Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and driving results. Manage resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery.

+ **Program Execution & Process Excellence:** Champion and improve program processes, ensuring adherence to established cadences (PST, PDL, CPE DF/Change Control, VPP, Capacity/Export/Manuf/Complexity PATs). Lead Program Steering Teams (PSTs), Approval Steering Teams (ASTs), and CPE Design Forums (DFs), making critical decisions in the CPE's absence. Drive launch and quality disciplines.

+ **Strategic Planning & Business Acumen:** Collaborate with the CPE on near-term business and content planning, addressing cycle plans, VLBRs, and strategic issues. Effectively manage business complexity and mitigate risks.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence:** Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across various departments (beyond Product Development) to ensure seamless program execution and alignment, including driving prototype builds and test planning.

Essential Qualifications:

+ Extensive program management experience with a proven track record of successful program delivery across all phases (planning, studio, control, launch).

+ Minimum of 8 years of program management experience

+ Experience leading and mentoring global teams.

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in Engineering or MBA.

+ Experience in design and release processes within the automotive industry.

+ Deep understanding of Global Product Development Systems (GPDS).

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

**For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:** Benefit Summary (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2025-benefits-and-comp-LL5-salary-plan-1.pdf)

This position is a salary grade **LL5** .

This position is a range of salary grades **LL5.**

_* Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site at minimum 1-3 day per week_** ***

_*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role_** ***

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.

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. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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**Requisition ID** : 46307