S&OP Transformation Management Analyst

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Technical Project Manager to guide cross-functional transformation programs within the Industrial System domain. You will provide project management expertise across Quality, Engineering, PD, and Manufacturing to optimize global operations and ensure on-time delivery.

You will analyze execution gaps, maintain KPIs, and collaborate with diverse teams to implement integrated solutions. Proficiency with PM tools and a willingness to leverage AI for automation are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Analytics; 2+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical project support to optimize global Industrial System operations.
• Perform execution gap analysis to identify milestones, issues, and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain KPIs related to project efficiency and health for executive updates.
• Use TPMF and digital tools to ensure data integrity and predictive tracking.
• Support disciplined execution and continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Navigate ambiguity with resilience and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Create and maintain R.A.I.D. logs and baseline schedules; escalate impediments.
• Serve as a Technical PM resource ensuring standardized framework adoption.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Analytics

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Project Planner

AI/CoPilot tooling

Kinaxis

SAP

Blue Yonder

E2Open

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Project Support: Support the execution and oversight of complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives by providing dedicated project management expertise to various functional areas (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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Analytics and 2+ years experience.
• A proven track record of successful technical project support, data analysis, or engineering role.
• Exceptional attention to detail regarding schedule logic, milestone tracking, and the maintenance of risk registers.
• Proven ability to move between different projects and workstreams, quickly learning new technical or functional domains based on organizational need.
• 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.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and drive alignment across various departments.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent are a plus.
• 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) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Ford's internal quality systems, product development processes (e.g., GPDS), and global manufacturing footprint is a plus.
• Global project management experience, working with diverse international teams and supply chains is a plus.