Manager, Product and Process Quality -Software Delivery
Ford MotorThe Quality Analytics 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 improve quality and reduce warranty costs at Ford. Our mission is to unleash the power of data to drive value and help transform Ford through proactive, actionable, evidence-based decision making.
Responsibilities
- What You'll Do:
- Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers to build, grow and maintain the Quality Analytics suite of products and services
- Lead & facilitate strategic conversations and prioritization within the team, as well as with senior leaders of each domain
- 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
Qualifications
- Master's, M.B.A or PhD.
- 6+ years of experience building and managing high performing teams
- Experience in the automotive industry or a complex manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data analytics services.
- Certifications in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ certifications) or Data Management (e.g., CDMP).
Work Requirements:
- Sedentary, light work, with occasional travel to work locations.
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, 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.
This position is a leadership level 5.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP1
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.
This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates.
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