S&OP Transformation Management Analyst

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

PTO buy/sell

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Transformation Management Organization Analyst to drive end-to-end transformation of Industrial System processes. You will provide technical program support, analyze execution gaps, and ensure cross-functional alignment with milestones.

The role emphasizes data integrity, KPI maintenance, and disciplined execution using the TPMF framework. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, PD, and Manufacturing teams, sustaining robust risk and schedule management while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Analytics and 2+ years experience.
• Project Management Prowess: A proven track record of successful technical project support, data analysis, or engineering role.
• Technical Precision: Attention to schedule logic, milestone tracking, and risk registers.
• Agility & Adaptability: Move between projects and learn new domains quickly.
• Strong Program Communication and Influence: Translate data into guidance and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Strong Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build relationships and drive alignment across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Project Support across cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Conduct execution gap analysis to identify milestones, issues, and risks.
• Collaborate with Industrial System teams to implement integrated solutions.
• Maintain KPI monitoring for project health and data quality for leadership.
• Utilize TPMF and digital tools to ensure data integrity and predictive tracking.
• Support disciplined execution and continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities with resilience.
• Create and maintain robust R.A.I.D. logs and baseline schedules.
• Serve as a technical PM resource for standardized framework requirements.

Skills

PM skills

Technical precision

Agility

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Analytics

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Project Planner

Kinaxis

SAP

Blue Yonder

E2Open

Job description

The Transformation Management Organization Analyst is a pivotal role dedicated to revolutionizing Ford's Industrial Systems. You will be reporting directly to the MP&L Director. Ford is seeking an experienced and dynamic technical program analyst to take on a pivotal role in transforming Ford's Industrial System processes and end-to-end integration. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact operating at the intersection of technical excellence, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration

As our Transformation Management Organization Analyst, you will be at the forefront of driving change. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Provide Technical Project Support:Support the execution and oversight of complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives by providing dedicated project management expertise to across various functional area (e.g., Quality, Engineering, PD, or Manufacturing) aimed at optimizing global Industrial System operations.
• Execution Gap Analysis:Conduct deep-dive analysis of project data to identify milestone execution gaps, emerging issues, and risks to on-time delivery, ensuring the transformation management organization team has a clear view of project health.
• Collaborate on Execution:Collaborate with diverse teams across the Industrial System to support the implementation of integrated solutions and ensure cross-functional alignment with project milestones.
• KPI Maintenance & Monitoring:Maintain and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project efficiency and health, ensuring high-quality data is available for regular updates to executive leadership.
• Utilize the TMO Framework:Utilize the Transformation Project Management Framework (TPMF) and digital tools to ensure data integrity, predictive tracking, and proactive project decision-making.
• Support Disciplined Execution:Support a culture of continuous improvement in project delivery by following standardized methodologies and identifying innovative solutions to tactical project-level challenges.
• Navigate Ambiguity with Resilience: Demonstrate exceptional resilience and adaptability, effectively navigating ambiguous transformation requirements, managing competing priorities, and responding strategically to evolving business needs.
• Rigorous Risk & Schedule Management: Create and maintain robust R.A.I.D. logs and baseline schedules for assigned programs, ensuring project health is monitored and impediments are escalated for resolution.
• Serve as a Technical PM Resource:Serve as a technical project management resource for the TMO, supporting stakeholders in the consistent application of standardized framework requirements and transformational changes.

You'll have...

To excel in this role, you'll need a robust blend of technical expertise, program management skills, and strategic thinking:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Analytics and 2+ years experience.
• Project Management Prowess:A proven track record of successful technical project support, data analysis, or engineering role.
• Technical Precision:Exceptional attention to detail regarding schedule logic, milestone tracking, and the maintenance of risk registers.
• Agility & Adaptability:Proven ability to move between different projects and workstreams, quickly learning new technical or functional domains based on organizational need.
• Strong Program Communication and Influence:Exceptional ability to translate complex project data and framework requirements into clear, actionable guidance for program teams and concise, high-impact status updates for program leadership; proven ability to drive alignment and influence cross-functional partners to adhere to standardized transformation standards without direct authority.
• Strong Cross-Functional Collaboration:Proven ability to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and drive alignment across various departments.

Even better, you may have...

• Advanced certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent.
• Experience with advanced PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or Project Planner) and a desire to leverage AI/CoPilot for project automation.
• Direct experience with Advanced Planning Systems (Kinaxis, SAP, Blue Yonder, E2Open)
• Familiarity with Ford's internal quality systems, product development processes (e.g., GPDS), and global manufacturing footprint.
• Direct experience serving as a Project Manager or working within a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Experience leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
• Global project management experience, working with diverse international teams and supply chains.

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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