Description

Job Description

In this position...

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Lead Program Analyst to provide critical operational and administrative support to the Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering (VPSE) Management Team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of business objectives, facilitating communication, managing key projects, and coordinating initiatives across VPSE and with interfacing organizations like Vehicle Systems Engineering & Test (VSET) and Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE).

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Key support to Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering (VPSE) Management Team with running the business which includes but not limited to preparing presentation materials for Director and VP level meetings.
• Helping develop, deliver and track team objectives.
• Coordinating topics and materials for cross-functional meetings.
• Coordinating events like Town Halls, Global Technical Deep Dives (GTDD), volunteer events, etc.
• Attending key VPSE meetings, publishing meeting minutes when needed, and tracking follow-up assignments to closure.
• Monitor various Jira dashboards and categories to ensure progress and appropriate reviews are taking place.
• Track upcoming milestones and ensure proper reviews are taking place and status / issues are being communicated.
• Manage certain critical projects from start to finish, including kick-off, ongoing meeting cadences, documenting status, and communicating outcomes.
• Create and consolidate presentations for Town Halls, All Hands, etc.
• Interface with Vehicle Systems Engineering & Test (VSET) and Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE) to ensure VPSE input is being submitted and needs are being addressed.
• Help manage Health Chart process such that issues are being escalated and reviewed at the appropriate level throughout VPSE, VSET, and VHE.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in an administrative, operations, or project coordination role, preferably within an engineering or technical environment.
• Proficiency in project management principles and tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Even better, you may have...

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear, concise, and professional presentations for senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with all levels of management.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

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, 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.

This position is a range of salary grades 4-6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

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.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CL2