Synergy Program Integration Lead

Ford•Dearborn, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Synergy Program Integration Lead will ensure seamless integration across Product Development, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing for the Synergy Program. The role will also support strategic planning, align program goals with overall objectives, and proactively address cross-functional hurdles and risks. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and design to engineering, manufacturing, and launch. The role responsibilities will include: • Identify and manage business and technology integration points throughout the Industrial System for the Synergy Program across Product Development, Supply Chain and Manufacturing • Support PI Planning on a quarterly basis to manage cross functional dependencies • Align program achievements to the overarching strategic roadmap, defining the development and deployment of process changes to enable technology • Proactively engage to resolve hurdles and roadblocks before they become issues impacting deliverables • Drive issue and risk resolution at the cross-functional L3 level The successful candidate will have the following experiences and skills: Must-have: • In-depth understanding of Product Development domain is essential. • Proven experience in driving integration discussions across multiple domains. • Strong analytical skills to assess integration needs and identify solutions. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders. • Ability to anticipate and resolve integration challenges efficiently. • Familiarity with Industrial System tools and technologies (e.g. 3DX, MMP) • Experience working in cross-functional teams or on multidisciplinary projects. • Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work in a dynamic environment. • Experience in coordinating, organizing and hosting key meetings and events • Inclusive leadership style with the ability to lead through influence and build meaningful relationships at all levels and functions of the organization Nice-to-Have: • Relevant certifications in integration, project management, or related areas. • Knowledge in other related domains e.g. Supply Chain, Manufacturing • Strong demonstrated abilities in Strategy, Planning and Program Management • Experience in Organizational Change Management • 5+ years consistent track record, driving accountability and ownership with cross-functional teams • 5+ years large-scale program management and cross work stream integration • Experience in handling governance reviews and issue resolutions • Experience in managing programs / projects in Jira • Self-starter – able to identify what needs to be done and then get it done • Most importantly, the successful candidate will exhibit the Ford+ behaviors and work diligently and ethically each day to help achieve success of the Ford+ plan Preferred: • Politically savvy navigating the organization to achieve outcomes • Experience with Ford Industrial Systems domains (e.g. Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality) • Experience bringing together business change initiatives and the key enablers • Understanding of emerging digital technologies • Experience driving IT integration across domains • Experience modernizing legacy IT infrastructure and applications You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary This position is a salary grade LL6. This position is a range of salary grades LL6. Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site at minimum 4 days per week Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. 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Requirements

In-depth understanding of Product Development domain is essential.
Proven experience in driving integration discussions across multiple domains.
Strong analytical skills to assess integration needs and identify solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
Ability to anticipate and resolve integration challenges efficiently.
Familiarity with Industrial System tools and technologies (e.g. 3DX, MMP)
Experience working in cross-functional teams or on multidisciplinary projects.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work in a dynamic environment.
Experience in coordinating, organizing and hosting key meetings and events
Inclusive leadership style with the ability to lead through influence and build meaningful relationships at all levels and functions of the organization

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications in integration, project management, or related areas.
Knowledge in other related domains e.g. Supply Chain, Manufacturing
Strong demonstrated abilities in Strategy, Planning and Program Management
Experience in Organizational Change Management
5+ years consistent track record, driving accountability and ownership with cross-functional teams
5+ years large-scale program management and cross work stream integration
Experience in handling governance reviews and issue resolutions
Experience in managing programs / projects in Jira
Self-starter – able to identify what needs to be done and then get it done

Responsibilities

Identify and manage business and technology integration points throughout the Industrial System for the Synergy Program across Product Development, Supply Chain and Manufacturing
Support PI Planning on a quarterly basis to manage cross functional dependencies
Align program achievements to the overarching strategic roadmap, defining the development and deployment of process changes to enable technology
Proactively engage to resolve hurdles and roadblocks before they become issues impacting deliverables
Drive issue and risk resolution at the cross-functional L3 level

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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

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