Racing Studio Program Manager – Cross-Functional Lead

Lincoln Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Family care days and parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Studio Analyst to lead studio milestones from concept to production readiness. You will co-lead appearances forums and manage color harmony reporting in partnership with Marketing, Planning, Engineering and Finance.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive product development or program management, studio experience on a Ford program, and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional resolutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years in automotive product development, program management, design and release, manufacturing engineering, or launch.
• Studio experience supporting a major Ford program.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle development milestones, deliverables, and program management disciplines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive issues to closure without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead Studio milestones, deliverables, timing, and issue resolution from concept through production readiness.
• Co-lead Appearance Approval Forum meetings and key Studio milestone reviews; lead Color Harmony and Appearance Approval Report processes.
• Lead or support development of Color & Material Product Direction Letters (PDL) with Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Finance.
• Drive cross-functional resolution of Studio feasibility, appearance, and content issues; communicate status to leadership.
• Support milestone papers, program assumptions, and program health reporting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Independent work

Cross-functional leadership

Ownership mindset

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Studio Analyst to lead studio milestones from concept to production readiness. You will co-lead appearances forums and manage color harmony reporting in partnership with Marketing, Planning, Engineering and Finance.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive product development or program management, studio experience on a Ford program, and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional resolutions.