Global TA Operations Program Lead

Ford•,

2d•$99,100 - $166,200•Remote

About The Position

The Global TA Operations Program Lead advances Ford’s Global Talent Acquisition function by leading strategic programs and portfolio priorities, strengthening operational alignment, identifying cross-functional efficiencies, and enabling consistent prioritization, governance, and execution across global TA Operations, recruiting leadership, and country points of contact. The role partners with recruiting leadership, analytics, Digital HR, technology teams, and cross-functional operations teams to translate recruiting strategies into scalable process improvements and measurable operational outcomes. It leads the Global TA program portfolio and governance processes, drives priority initiatives from planning through execution and close, and provides operational insights and leadership updates to improve effectiveness, alignment, candidate experience, and business outcomes.

Requirements

5+ years of recruiting tools, processes, and systems experience.
3+ years of experience with recruiting optimization programs and/or recruiting processes.
2+ years of experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Visier, or similar reporting and analytics platforms.
3+ years of Global Talent Acquisition experience.
2+ years of experience applying process improvement methodologies to drive planning, execution, operational efficiency, and measurable results.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Track record of operationalizing projects and/or programs to accelerate the recruiting funnel or improve candidate experience and drive measurable results.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting global Talent Acquisition transformation, operating model evolution, or large-scale process standardization across regions.
Experience developing executive-ready materials, leadership updates, prioritization summaries, or decision-support recommendations.
Experience designing or managing governance forums, operating rhythms, intake processes, or roadmap review cadences.
Experience working in a complex, matrixed, global organization with regional stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
Experience translating data and operational insights into clear recommendations, status updates, and measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Identify and drive efforts to optimize end-to-end recruiting processes, accelerate recruiting outcomes, and enhance candidate experience.
Partner with recruiting leadership, analytics, Digital HR, and cross-functional operations teams to turn recruiting strategies into scalable process improvements and operational outcomes.
Identify, assess, and drive operational efficiencies, process improvements, and change management initiatives that improve consistency, scalability, service delivery, and business outcomes.
Lead the Global TA program portfolio and governance processes, including intake, prioritization, roadmap management, and operating rhythms; clarify priorities, ownership, dependencies, risks, measurable outcomes, and execution.
Strengthen communication, collaboration, and operational alignment among TA Operations country points of contact and verticals through standardized practices, frameworks, templates, and visibility into priorities, risks, and dependencies.
Provide operational insights, metrics, and leadership updates on priorities, progress, risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, decisions needed, and measurable business outcomes.
Monitor and assess existing and emerging TA technology capabilities, partnering with technology teams to evaluate business fit and inform global roadmap priorities.
Drive strategic programs and operational initiatives that improve the effectiveness, alignment, and business outcomes of the broader Global Talent Acquisition function.
Drive priority TA programs and initiatives from planning through execution, stabilization, and close, ensuring ownership, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and successful delivery.