PD Quality Strategy and Business Office Supervisor

Ford•Dearborn, MI

18h

About The Position

Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service. 1. Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with leadership to define, execute, and communicate the annual business strategy and operational plan, including strategic project plans. Facilitate strategic reviews, ensuring clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and alignment across Quality sub-functions. Develop frameworks and tools for tracking progress against business objectives, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and critical deliverables. Manage PD Quality headcount planning and tracking, collaborating with Finance and Human Resources. Design and manage efficient business rhythms, including staff meetings, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and executive readouts for the Quality team. Provide leadership with pertinent insights, dynamic dashboards, and essential materials for data-informed decision-making. Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to develop, track, and drive key improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment and effective interdependency management. Lead or support cross-functional initiatives enhancing product development efficiency and innovation within the Quality domain. Support PD Quality change initiatives, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and adoption. Develop and maintain high-quality communication materials, briefings, and reports for senior leadership. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in business operations, program management, strategy, or related roles within product development, manufacturing, or technology environments.
Proven experience working closely with engineering teams or an engineering degree, demonstrating an understanding of product development processes.
Excellent organization and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and drive for results.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to glean insights from complex data and navigate ambiguity to forge effective paths forward.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven experience in preparing and delivering impactful materials for senior executives.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or an advanced degree in a related field.
Experience with strategic planning frameworks and operational excellence methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with leadership to define, execute, and communicate the annual business strategy and operational plan, including strategic project plans.
Facilitate strategic reviews, ensuring clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and alignment across Quality sub-functions.
Develop frameworks and tools for tracking progress against business objectives, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and critical deliverables.
Manage PD Quality headcount planning and tracking, collaborating with Finance and Human Resources.
Design and manage efficient business rhythms, including staff meetings, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and executive readouts for the Quality team.
Provide leadership with pertinent insights, dynamic dashboards, and essential materials for data-informed decision-making.
Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to develop, track, and drive key improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment and effective interdependency management.
Lead or support cross-functional initiatives enhancing product development efficiency and innovation within the Quality domain.
Support PD Quality change initiatives, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and adoption.
Develop and maintain high-quality communication materials, briefings, and reports for senior leadership.