Program Planning Lead

Profile Summary -

Ford is in the midst of a major modernization journey that will change the way we move material - this calls a major transformation from the ground up in the end-to-end Automotive Supply Chain. This will be a rapid, yet methodical transformation that will make Ford one of the most advanced automotive OEM with a state-of-the-art Supply Chain and Industrial Automation.

As part of this journey, we are looking at enthusiastic candidates to run the Project Management role - the candidate will be the fulcrum who will ensure tracking, reporting and timely escalation to ensure all projects are meeting the timelines and budget.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

This role requires a blend of technical expertise in Project Planning process tools, business acumen and a relentless drive to keep pace with Ford s aggressive automation plan (AMR, co-bots, ASRS etc.,)

In this role, the candidate will be responsible for meticulously managing and tracking end-to-end project status. The candidate will work closely with multiple stakeholders in North America, manufacturing leadership, and the Industrial Automation Head to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within scope (Cost and timelines). The ideal candidate should hold a PMP certification and have extensive project management experience, along with proficiency in project management tools.

The candidate will be tracking the from inception till successful deployment - this starts with initial planning, business case preparation, supplier selection, installation, and deployment. The candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping automation strategy, ensuring successful implementation, and maximizing the value of automation solutions for our Plants.

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