Program Manager, Finance Transformation

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

In This Position...

This role is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of specific finance transformation projects and initiatives at Ford. The Finance Transformation Program Manager will work within the broader Finance Transformation strategy, ensuring assigned projects align with Ford's overall strategic objectives, including Ford+. This individual will drive process improvements, facilitate technology adoption, and contribute to enhancing financial efficiency and productivity. They will collaborate closely with various finance teams, IT, and cross-functional partners to deliver tangible business value and support Ford's ongoing digital transformation within the finance function.

What You'Ll Do...

Project Planning & Alignment (Own the Future):

• Support the development and refinement of project plans and roadmaps for specific finance transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with the overall Finance Transformation strategy and Ford+ initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, actionable project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for leveraging emerging technologies (e.g., AI, RPA) and best practices within assigned projects to enhance financial processes.

Program/Project Leadership & Execution (Deliver What Matters):

• Lead the end-to-end execution of assigned high-impact, cross-functional finance transformation projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and meeting defined KPIs.
• Manage project scope, schedule, resources, and budget effectively, utilizing established project management methodologies.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes and adherence to regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, IFRS, and GAAP) within project scope.

Change Management & Adoption Support (Team Up):

• Execute change management plans for assigned projects, facilitating the smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies by impacted finance teams.
• Develop and deliver clear communications, training materials, and support mechanisms to ensure user readiness and commitment to project changes.
• Actively work to embed new practices and behaviors that align with Ford's culture and values within project teams and affected business units.

Process Optimization & Innovation Implementation (Be Curious):

• Conduct detailed analysis of current financial processes within project scope to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization, leveraging lean principles.
• Support the implementation and integration of new technologies such as AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and enhancements to ERP systems to drive efficiency and enable better data-driven decision-making.
• Continuously seek and propose improvements within assigned projects, contributing to a pipeline of transformation opportunities.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Relationship Management (Team Up):

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders across finance teams, IT, and other relevant business units to ensure alignment and facilitate effective project delivery.
• Act as a key liaison, translating technical concepts into understandable terms for project stakeholders and ensuring their active participation and buy-in.
• Facilitate problem-solving discussions and address project-related issues proactively, advocating for necessary changes to achieve project success.

Performance Tracking & Reporting (Deliver What Matters):

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned projects, regularly monitoring progress and reporting on project status, risks, and achievements.
• Contribute to data analysis efforts to measure the success and Return on Investment (ROI) of project initiatives, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Team Coordination & Development Support (Built to Lead):

• Coordinate and guide project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive project environment.
• Support the development of junior team members or less experienced project participants, sharing knowledge and best practices.

You'Ll Have...

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related analytical field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or operations, with a focus on process improvement and transformation projects.
• 4 years of experience leading projects or managing small teams.

Even better, you may have...

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing finance transformation projects within a large, complex organization.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Familiarity with change management principles and their application in project delivery.
• Understanding of digital finance technologies, including AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), advanced analytics, and ERP systems.
• Experience with lean principles and tools.
• Knowledge of financial regulatory compliance standards such as SOX, IFRS, and GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 leadership level 5.

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New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-JB5