S&op Transformation Management Analyst

Ford Ford · Auto · Dearborn, MI +1 · Manufacturing

This role is for a Transformation Management Organization Analyst at Ford, focused on revolutionizing Industrial Systems through technical project support, execution gap analysis, KPI maintenance, and risk management. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, program management skills, and strategic thinking, with a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience. Experience with advanced PM tools and leveraging AI/CoPilot for project automation is a plus.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provide Technical Project Support: Support the execution and oversight of complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives by providing dedicated project management expertise to across various functional area (e.g., Quality, Engineering, PD, or Manufacturing) aimed at optimizing global Industrial System operations.
  2. Execution Gap Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analysis of project data to identify milestone execution gaps, emerging issues, and risks to on-time delivery, ensuring the transformation management organization team has a clear view of project health.
  3. Collaborate on Execution: Collaborate with diverse teams across the Industrial System to support the implementation of integrated solutions and ensure cross-functional alignment with project milestones.
  4. KPI Maintenance & Monitoring: Maintain and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project efficiency and health, ensuring high-quality data is available for regular updates to executive leadership.
  5. Utilize the TMO Framework: Utilize the Transformation Project Management Framework (TPMF) and digital tools to ensure data integrity, predictive tracking, and proactive project decision-making.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Analytics
  • 2+ years experience
  • Proven track record of successful technical project support, data analysis, or engineering role
  • Exceptional attention to detail regarding schedule logic, milestone tracking, and the maintenance of risk registers
  • Proven ability to move between different projects and workstreams, quickly learning new technical or functional domains based on organizational need
  • Exceptional ability to translate complex project data and framework requirements into clear, actionable guidance for program teams and concise, high-impact status updates for program leadership
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and drive alignment across various departments

Nice to have

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent
  • Experience with advanced PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or Project Planner)
  • desire to leverage AI/CoPilot for project automation
  • Direct experience with Advanced Planning Systems (Kinaxis, SAP, Blue Yonder, E2Open)
  • Familiarity with Ford's internal quality systems, product development processes (e.g., GPDS), and global manufacturing footprint
  • Direct experience serving as a Project Manager or working within a Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Experience leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence
  • Global project management experience, working with diverse international teams and supply chains

What the JD emphasized

  • rigorous risk & schedule management
  • technical program analyst
  • transformation management