Ford Racing Program Management Analyst

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

5d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within the Ford Racing team, focusing on the development of the next elite niche production vehicle in Ford's high-performance vehicle portfolio. The role is part of a small, nimble team offering significant exposure to Chief, Director, and senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have prior program management experience working for an OEM on a major forward model vehicle program.

Requirements

• Associates degree in an Engineering discipline, or another discipline paired with relevant program management/technical experience
• Experience with Ford's engineering and program systems (e.g., WERS, FEDEBOM, 3DX/CAD tools)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing BOM, CAD, and change control data
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive tasks to closure without direct authority
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear materials for decision forums and leadership reviews
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline, or another discipline paired with relevant program management/technical experience
• Prior experience supporting GPDS milestones, gateway reviews, or launch execution
• Experience with complexity, capacity, or VO studies
• Familiarity with prototype build planning or manufacturing readiness processes
• A passion for Ford Racing products and motorsports

Responsibilities

• Own BOM setup and CAD population activities, ensuring engineering content is accurately captured and maintained through WERS (release system) and Production P-release
• Prepare and support Chief Program Engineer Decision Forum (CPE DF) reviews, tracking action items, decisions, and follow-ups to closure
• Manage change control processes, coordinating engineering changes and FEDE support activities to protect program timing and quality
• Lead complexity management and capacity studies, including Manufacturing PAT and VO studies, to inform program feasibility and sourcing decisions
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, and Program Management teams to surface risks early and drive cross-functional alignment on program readiness

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
• Education Level: Associate degree