WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

In this role, you will be responsible for working with vendors and internal application development and support teams to install, test, and debug assigned applications. He/she may also direct the efforts of others, including purchasing services or third-party application integrators, depending on the project assigned.  The candidate will be responsible for timing their deliverables to critical program milestones. Assignments will be in support of programs at any of the Ford vehicle assembly or powertrain plants in Mexico and Argentina.

Responsibilities:

Develop and strengthen relationships with business partners at North American core and integrated Vehicle Operations and Powertrain plants; identify and communicate business requirements with Product Driven Organizations. Manage budget for requirements in New Model Program launch projects.  Engage Implementation team to process vendor quotes and orders, and track order delivery to sites. Manage launch project milestones, and coordinate scope with North American VO and PTO Cycle Plan Attend and participate regularly in status meetings, to report progress and escalate issues in need of resolution. Work with business partners to ensure launch support requirements and costs are accurately forecasted and submitted to Manufacturing Business Office as part of New Model Program study. The candidate may be required to work during non-standard hours, such as evenings, weekends, holidays, or off-shift hours to meet plant support needs. Work with the supervisor to lead and coordinate different milestones for the IPI team. Support the Technology Program Management during the launching process.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Related High level English (verbal and written) Candidate must be legally able to travel to and work in Mexico and Argentina 9 years working in IT department at Manufacturing plant VO or PTO

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Teamwork   Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of operating management Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application suite Strong interpersonal skills to build close working relationship with customers Effective team player Rally experience/Agile experience Able to comfortably manage multiple assignments at one time, good time management skills.  Broad business and manufacturing perspective - in-depth understanding of assembly plant operations and business practices.

 

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