Co-ordinate with VP Demand Creation & Markets to receive the vignette & get that reviewed in New Vignette review forum.
Develop a Cross functional team Matrix & identify the scalability of the VP contents and update the Project Tracker for all approved Vignettes.
Complete the cost, Feasibility & Timing study with all stake holders involved.
Engage functional stakeholders and track program status through weekly Program Steering Team (PST)/VPPDS meetings.
Track the program gateway & report out to all stake holders involved.
Review with stake holders in each program gate way & ensure the deliverables are met.
Once all the deliverables & Gateways are passed successfully, declare OKTB & Inform VP DC team after updating the project tracker.
Receive the Special Interest pack (SIPs) Proposal & conduct Cost, Feasibility & Timing (CFT) review with stake holders.
Check for the feasibility of SIP proposals with VP Engineering and take the compatibility buy off
Update the progress of development of VP contents in Project tracker & Report out market wise so as to enable DC team to work on Take to market

Review the Program Management – Processes & Update the appropriately (If required)
Co-ordinate between other planners & PMs to represent VP-PM in VLBTs / CPE-DF/ RPLMs
Lead advance product planning including products to be installed in the production line, modification center and dealerships.
Develop program/work level plans, recovery plans, track program progress and critical paths.
Report on program status and escalate help requests for assistance to higher management team.
Develop strong working relationships with cross functional and regional supporting teams both in the PD and FCSD environment (e.g. Finance, EPLM, Program Management, Launch Teams, Markets, Purchasing, STA, DC etc.).

Outstanding Project Management skills (planning, team coordination and time management skills)
Autonomously manage and lead cross-market and cross-functional teams as the representative from the VP IMG.
Able to work flexible hours and across global time zones
Demonstrate integrity and show enthusiasm toward creativity and learning new skills
Experience in product development for OEM; knowledge in GPDS will be an advantage.
Familiarity with common engineering process/tool such as GD&T, PDL, WERS, PPAP, MCDCC, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP and PSW.Ability to build, maintain and foster strong working relationships with peers, direct reports and management.
Have a demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, along with new business development exposure.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, professional, and pro-active attitude.
Have a “drive for results” approach and focus.
Excellent computer literacy and competency with the basic Microsoft Office include Word, Excel, Project & PowerPoint.
Bachelor degrees in Business Management, Business Marketing, or any Engineering.
Experience in Product Planning, Program Management and Marketing will be considered.
4+ years continuous working experience in the auto industry.
Demonstrated strong Project Management abilities - Project management of small or similar sized projects

Planning & Program Analyst

Ford Motor Company