Ford Racing Program Management Analyst
Core
Program Management Analyst supporting Ford Racing to turn standard vehicles into high-performance models, managing milestones from concept through production.
Role type
Individual-contributor program management analyst
Builds
High-performance vehicle programs and product launches
Domain
Automotive product development and program management
Required skills
Program planning, program control, cross-functional leadership, issue resolution, milestone management, product direction development, launch readiness, change management, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Powertrain program planning, Design & Release experience, prototype build execution, change management disciplines
Technologies
GPDS, Product Direction Letters, Appearance Approval Reports
Responsibilities
Manage milestones and deliverables from concept through production; Lead cross-functional alignment across planning, control, studio, prototype, and launch; Drive delivery of program milestones, assumptions, timing, and issue resolution; Develop and communicate program recommendations, status, risks, and recovery actions; Lead or support development of Product Direction Letters; Interface with Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Finance for business case development; Facilitate program assumption reviews and cross-functional meetings; Own or support program timing, workplans, and program health reporting; Lead core program forums such as Program Steering Team meetings; Coordinate sourcing readiness and part/tool order tracking; Manage engineering changes, gateway readiness, and follow-up actions; Lead prototype build planning and vehicle build execution; Manage launch-related issue identification, change control, and recovery tracking.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC