Product & Program Transition Specialist

In this position...

Ford is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled specialist join the Product Definition Team within Ford's Vehicle Program Management Team and contribute to the success of our innovation lab. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in product & program management technologies, analytical skills, an understanding of innovation processes, and proficiency in programming and PLM systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for articulating abstract concepts, perform digital mockups, and create visual storyboards/demo utilizing the innovation lab technologies.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers.

We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you'll do...

* Ability to understand complex/abstract concepts and ideate within a team environment.

* Ability to visualize future state solutions, methods, and product architectures using paper model.

* Ability to translate paper model concepts into innovation lab solutions/prototype utilizing out of the box tools.

* Evaluate and validate concepts and provide fit gap analysis between abstract and out of the box solutions and provide recommendations.

* Create visual story boards and demos to the leadership team.

* Own and maintain the team's 3DX environment, ensuring its availability and optimal performance.

* Build prototype solutions in 3DX based on concepts and ideas generated by the team.

* Analyze current state processes, procedures, tools & datasets to identify inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in our product definition processes.

What you'll do...

* Ability to understand complex/abstract concepts and ideate within a team environment.

* Ability to visualize future state solutions, methods, and product architectures using paper model.

* Ability to translate paper model concepts into innovation lab solutions/prototype utilizing out of the box tools.

* Evaluate and validate concepts and provide fit gap analysis between abstract and out of the box solutions and provide recommendations.

* Create visual story boards and demos to the leadership team.

* Own and maintain the team's 3DX environment, ensuring its availability and optimal performance.

* Build prototype solutions in 3DX based on concepts and ideas generated by the team.

* Analyze current state processes, procedures, tools & datasets to identify inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in our product definition processes.