Manager, Data Quality and Process; Software Delivery

Manager, Data Quality and Process (Software Delivery)

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

The Quality Analytics team within Industrial System Analytics (ISA) of the Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization is focused on leveraging data to improve Ford's business decisions and operations across the globe. We act as a trusted advisor providing data, advanced analytics and AI/ML, and insights to improve quality and reduce warranty costs  mission is to unleash the power of data to drive value and help transform Ford through proactive, actionable, evidence-based decision making.

What You'll Do:

Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers to build, grow and maintain the Quality Analytics suite of products and services

Lead & facilitate strategic conversations and prioritization within the team, as well as with senior leaders of each domain

Manage financials – monthly forecasts and headcount across investments and operations

Share best practices, identify synergies & risks, duplicative efforts, team collaboration, connecting the dots across domains, etc.

Be the catalyst for technology, software craftsmanship, Dev Ops, and Agile practices to enable professionalism and culture across your teams

Support strategic reviews with GDIA senior leaders, governance reviews with business partners, and internal product reviews

Develop the PDO and technical skills of your teams with a focus on continuous improvement

Champion talent acquisition, engagement, and retention;
Promote an engaged, diverse & inclusive global team with exciting work and rewarding careers

Continue to grow leadership capability within GDIA

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master's or PhD. in a Quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics or Engineering

Experience:

6+ years of experience building and managing high performing teams

Experience in the automotive industry or a complex manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data analytics services.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Certifications in Quality Management (e.g. Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ certifications) or Data Management (e.g. CDMP).

Work Requirements:

• Sedentary, light work, with occasional travel to work locations.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.

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 change maker, 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.

• 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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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates.

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