Manager, Data Quality and Process (Software Delivery)

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Analytics team within Industrial System Analytics (ISA) of the Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization is focused on leveraging data to improve Ford's business decisions and operations across the globe. We act as a trusted advisor providing data, advanced analytics and AI/ML, and insights to improve quality and reduce warranty costs at Ford. Our mission is to unleash the power of data to drive value and help transform Ford through proactive, actionable, evidence-based decision making.

Requirements

• Education: Master's or PhD. in a Quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics or Engineering
• Experience: 6+ years of experience building and managing high performing teams
• Experience in the automotive industry or a complex manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data analytics services.
• Certifications in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ certifications) or Data Management (e.g., CDMP).
• Sedentary, light work, with occasional travel to work locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers to build, grow and maintain the Quality Analytics suite of products and services
• Lead & facilitate strategic conversations and prioritization within the team, as well as with senior leaders of each domain
• Manage financials – monthly forecasts and headcount across investments and operations
• Share best practices, identify synergies & risks, duplicative efforts, team collaboration, connecting the dots across domains, etc.
• Be the catalyst for technology, software craftsmanship, DevOps, and Agile practices to enable professionalism and culture across your teams
• Support strategic reviews with GDIA senior leaders, governance reviews with business partners, and internal product reviews
• Develop the PDO and technical skills of your teams with a focus on continuous improvement
• Champion talent acquisition, engagement, and retention; Promote an engaged, diverse & inclusive global team with exciting work and rewarding careers
• Continue to grow leadership capability within GDIA

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: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees