About Ford 

Ford's Always On Vision delivers a lifelong personalized and purposeful engagement everyday between the customer, their Vehicle, Ford, and their World to deliver the mobility each Ford customer needs to follow their dreams. To do this, we must deliver on Ford's brand promise, and delight the customer throughout their ownership experience. This means determining big bets, that will warrant major investments and ruthlessly assessing the capabilities required to continue earning the loyalty of Ford's customers today and to inspire the customers of tomorrow. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives to drive critical strategic projects and initiatives for the Finance organization. This role is instrumental in driving the execution of key strategic goals, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, while contributing to the overall success of organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex programs and initiatives, leveraging resources across various departments and within the finance organization. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree (MBA or related) preferred. 8+ years of experience in program and project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects.  Experience working directly with and communicating effectively to executive-level stakeholders is critical. Strong understanding of financial principles and processes. Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum). Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana). Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; strong influencing and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is a plus.

What you'll receive in return 

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will experience a “Work from Anywhere” structure and the support needed to be successful in a remote environment. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is 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.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Goal Setting & Tracking:  Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs) related to the CFO's strategic priorities. This includes tracking progress, identifying roadblocks, and recommending corrective actions to ensure goals are met. This requires clear and concise written and verbal communication to executive leadership.

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CFO, CFO Chief of Staff and CFO leadership team to develop strategic plans and initiatives aligned with Company and CFO objectives. This includes contributing to the definition of project scope, objectives, high-level deliverables, and identifying necessary resources across the organization.

Program Management: Lead the execution of complex, strategic initiatives assigned by the CFO and/or Chief of Staff. This includes developing detailed project plans, managing timelines and budgets, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful completion of deliverables. This requires extensive cross-functional collaboration, driving alignment across multiple departments, facilitating meetings, resolving conflicts, and ensuring seamless communication and information flow. Effective communication of project status to stakeholders, including executive leadership, is critical.

Process Optimization: Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of key processes and methodologies within the Finance organization. This includes identifying areas for efficiency gains, developing and implementing solutions, and tracking progress against key metrics.  This will involve collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and technologies.  This role will champion process excellence throughout the Finance organization.