Program Management Ford Champ

Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career.  This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 to 24 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

As an Program Management Ford Champ, you will play a crucial supporting role in driving the successful delivery of automotive programs. You will learn to collaborate with cross-functional teams, applying relevant product and program knowledge, communication, and process expertise. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop foundational skills in program planning, control, appearance management, prototype builds, vehicle launch, and ongoing product development within a dynamic global environment.

What You´Ll Do:

1. Program Planning, Definition, and Strategic Alignment: The role involves assisting in updating program assumptions (SALT), authoring Product Direction Definition (PDL) and Team Information Bulletins (TIB), and supporting the program cost target setting process. It also includes coordinating regional product requirements, managing milestone reviews, and supporting the Studio Process Management for appearance strategy, design deliverables, and resolving related feasibility issues.
2. Program Control, Deliverable Management, and Change Execution: This encompasses supporting the development and tracking of program plans (VPP), monitoring progress through health charts and summaries, and managing global program steering team activities. Key responsibilities also include supporting WERS Change Management, integrating approved changes, assisting with AIMS binning, and coordinating various PATs (e.g., Complexity, Capacity).
3. Prototype Builds, Launch Management, and Ongoing Product Development: The position supports prototype total program planning, tracking builds, readiness reviews, and launch logistics. It involves managing the resolution of launch-related issues (Design AIMS, Manufacturing/Supplier Quality AIMS) and contributing to Ongoing Product Development (OPD) initiatives such as TVM (cost reductions), quality improvements, and managing minor programs.

 

What You´Ll Need:

• Active student from any of the last 4 semesters of mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)
• Strong analytical and communication skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding or willingness to learn GPDS (Global Product Development System) and WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System).
• Basic knowledge of vehicle component functions.