Ford Racing Program Management - Studio Analyst

Ford • Allen Park, MI

3d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, we made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! Racing is where our story began.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive product development, program management, design and release, manufacturing engineering, or launch
• Previous Studio experience supporting a major Ford program
• Strong knowledge of vehicle development milestones, deliverables, and program management disciplines
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive issues to closure without direct authority
• Resilience, adaptability, and a strong ownership mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience authoring the Color and Trim Product Direction Letter (PDL)
• Experience on a major vehicle program from concept through launch
• Experience with prototype builds, launch execution, and change management
• Previous Design and Release or other technical engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Studio analyst for the program. Drive Studio milestones, deliverables, timing, and issue resolution from concept through production readiness.
• Co-lead Appearance Approval Forum meetings and key Studio milestone reviews. Lead the Color Harmony and Appearance Approval Report processes.
• Lead or support development of Color & Material Product Direction Letters, including features, options, and color and material content, in partnership with Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Finance.
• Drive cross-functional resolution of Studio feasibility, appearance, and content issues. Lead through influence across multiple organizations.
• Communicate clear program status, risks, recommendations, and recovery actions to leadership.
• Support milestone papers, program assumptions, and program health reporting.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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