Exterior & Structural Systems Programs Lead

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Exterior & Structural Systems Programs Lead 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? Lead the program delivery for Exterior & Structural Systems for major forward model programs. The ExSSE Programs Manager strategically drives the engineering organization, ensuring and coordinating functional delivery of program targets and milestones.

Requirements

• Technical Background & Knowledge: BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred).
• Automotive Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle components and system functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Working knowledge and experience with Ford Corporate procedures and processes: JIRA, WERS, Global 8D, GPDS, Change Control, FEDE Workbench, AIMS, Integrator, E2KS, Part ordering.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: High proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) with exceptional presentation skills for effective communication in high-level management forums, diverse teams, and stakeholder interactions.
• Demonstrated strong leadership performance, combining expertise in team building, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and effective decision-making.
• Strong organizational and execution skills, demonstrated through effective planning, delegation, and prioritization of tasks to ensure timely delivery of results and achievement of team goals.
• Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment, proactively address conflicts, and build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in Program Management, Hardware/Software Integration, and/or Functional Systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Engineering Program Leadership: Facilitate the alignment of priorities within the functional department and between program teams, coordinating actions with functional teams, providing clear direction and guidance to ensure successful achievement of program Milestones.
• Program Delivery & Process Excellence: Drive the delivery of high-quality, cost, weight and efficiency metrics in accordance with program timelines, championing functional process excellence, and ensuring adherence to established targets.
• Performance Management & Target Achievement: Manage processes, metrics, and deliverables to consistently meet program targets and timelines, tracking progress, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring overall program success.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees