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Trident Program Manager

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

A successful candidate will develop implementation plans for integration into forward model vehicle and serve as the primary point of contact between the GRIDRACK team and the Vehicle Program teams. The candidate will also interface with the GRIDRACK team to develop the portfolio and with the Ford Component Sales team to deploy in their distribution channels. The role requires a candidate with a strong product development background with excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

In this position...

A revolutionary grid-based locking system that’s as versatile as it is durable. The ultimate modular system for your truck and garage, GRIDRACK™ is a whole new way to organize, secure, store, and access gear.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

What you'll do...

• Develop plans for GRIDRACK implementation into forward model vehicle programs

• Help plan and execute various joint pilots with external partners

• Help plan and execute GRIDRACK product portfolio definition activities

• Develop partners relationships and support market tests

• Support GRIDRACK displays and demos at industry events and trade shows

• Gain approval to add GRIDRACK products and vehicle provisions to Vehicle Program assumptions and financials.

• Regularly develop and present high-quality, clear presentations to upper management for each program documenting key elements - assumptions, costs, use cases, issues

• Gather inputs and perform business case analysis for vehicle provisions and products

• Lead regular interface meetings with each vehicle program teams and functional areas to advance the GRIDRACK agenda

• Lead identification, tracking and resolution of issues together with stakeholders

• Host product demonstrations and sales pitches with program teams and other related stakeholders

• Help set up GRIDRACK demo areas as needed in program zones

You’ll have..

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance or other relevant discipline

• 4+ years work experience interacting with vehicle program teams and delivering to vehicle program milestones

• Proven ability to consistently be proactive, highly organized, hard-working and conscientious with ability to diplomatically drive consensus and closure to issues

• Ability to interact with and understand technical subjects and emerging technologies and their relevance to the products as well as communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Desire to work in a start-up like environment - small team, making sense out of ambiguity, flexible and adaptable attitude

• Coachable, resilient demeanor and eagerness to learn

• Creative mindset that can envision future possibilities, but ability to develop practical solutions.

Even Better, you may have

• Advanced Degree in engineering, business, finance or other relevant discipline

• Mechanical or Electrical automotive-related product development background

• Planning and Strategy, Program/Project management or Vehicle Integration experience

• Powerpoint communications skills, Excel and JIRA and Confluence experience

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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 childcare 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

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This position is a range of salary grades SG6-SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 : 28596