Studio Program Lead — Automotive PM (Hybrid)

Ford Racing; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drugs

Flexible family care days

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Racing in Allen Park, MI is seeking a Lead Studio Analyst to drive milestones, resolve issues, and ensure production readiness for a major Ford program.

You'll coordinate Color & Material PDLs, collaborate with Marketing, Planning, Engineering and Finance, and guide cross-functional teams to on-time delivery in a hybrid onsite work model. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in automotive product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive product development, program management, design and release, manufacturing engineering, or launch.
• Previous Studio experience supporting a major Ford program.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle development milestones, deliverables, and program management disciplines.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive issues to closure without direct authority.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a strong ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Studio analyst for the program. Drive Studio milestones, deliverables, timing, and issue resolution from concept through production readiness.
• Co-lead Appearance Approval Forum meetings and key Studio milestone reviews. Lead the Color Harmony and Appearance Approval Report processes.
• Lead or support development of Color & Material Product Direction Letters, including features, options, and color and material content, in partnership with Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Finance.
• Drive cross-functional resolution of Studio feasibility, appearance, and content issues. Lead through influence across multiple organizations.
• Communicate clear program status, risks, recommendations, and recovery actions to leadership.
• Support milestone papers, program assumptions, and program health reporting.

Skills

Studio experience

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Vehicle development milestones

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ford Racing in Allen Park, MI is seeking a Lead Studio Analyst to drive milestones, resolve issues, and ensure production readiness for a major Ford program.

You'll coordinate Color & Material PDLs, collaborate with Marketing, Planning, Engineering and Finance, and guide cross-functional teams to on-time delivery in a hybrid onsite work model. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in automotive product development.