We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
The Manufacturing Analytics (MA) 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 support, optimize, and transform the Manufacturing process within Ford. Our mission is to unleash the power of data to drive value and help transform Ford through proactive, actionable, evidence-based decision making.
High-touch approach to support business partners + add value to problem formulation, solution, and decision-making
Play a complementary, consultative, and strategic role with our business partners, recognizing that there is also a need for day-to-day tactical support
Collaborate with other GDIA functions to promote an enterprise view and enable cross-skill-team dialogue and synergy
Leverage foundational GDIA capabilities like the Enterprise Data Platform and Mach1ML to benefit our business partners
In this position...
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader and technologist to play a crucial role in Ford's data-driven approach to business and helping the company use insights to gain a competitive advantage.
We are seeking a Senior Product Line Manager- Manufacturing AI and Analytics to join out team!
Based in Dearborn, MI, this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each week.
What you'll do...
Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers to build, grow and maintain the Manufacturing Analytics suite of products and services
Lead & facilitate strategic conversations and prioritization within the MA team, as well as with senior leaders of each domain
Create a roadmap aligned to Manufacturing Strategic Action Plans (SAP) and be accountable for delivery of technology solutions.Measure the effectiveness and adjust the delivery plan based on learning, user, and stakeholder feedback.
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
Your Mindset:
You know your value to the team is leading and supporting them to succeed
You have a can-do attitude, willing to fill any gaps in the team when necessary
You are a trailblazer and change agent
You have perseverance
You promote collaboration and inclusion
You are a problem solver
You are a design thinker at heart - open-minded, curious, exploratory, iterative, and optimistic
You'll have...
6+ years of experience building and managing high performing teams that include:
Ability to quickly learn and understand complex environments and team dynamics
Deep troubleshooting skills and capabilities to lead a triage team across a complex ecosystem
Proven ability to build relationships with IT teams, business partners and external suppliers to drive technology transformation
Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills
Strong strategic thinking and coordination skills, anticipating the needs of the team
Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ability to solve problems and actively incorporate input from various sources
Passion to keep the teams motivated to drive for outcomes, encourage a sense of urgency, and build attention to detail
Values and leverages diversity and has a passion for talent development
3+ years of experience leading data scientists, engineers, product managers or similar within a Manufacturing environment.
Even better, you may have...
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
Know the business, work experience in Manufacturing domain
Hands on experience developing AI/ML and optimization applications
Knowledge of deploying solutions on GCP
Ability to influence leaders and team members in a diplomatic way
Ability to provide a clear point of view and challenge respectfully when necessary
Possess a high tolerance for ambiguity and ever-changing environment
Willingness to mentor and teach others
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 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 childcare 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 more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP1 (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_https:/fordcareers.co/LL5SP1\\;!!N\LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!DRMFgV6on-tIgqTXjaqDzEi0Oq8q08K6Si5iQfjCviJFUvP3rIAmZYx5kdGscpm1ozDuWoUMwEuJSPE$)
This position is leadership level 5.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Based in Dearborn, MI, this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each week.
LI- hybrid
LI-LA1
Requisition ID : 56859
