Chief of Staff

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The Chief of Staff roles within Ford's Connected Vehicle Software (CVS) group are crucial positions designed to drive alignment, promote communication, and support strategic and operational initiatives within the organization. This role will work closely with one or more CVS functional leaders (e.g., Cloud & Mobile App, Software Factory) to ensure the effective execution of objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

Chiefs of Staff within the CVS group maintain close cross‑functional communication to ensure consistent processes and excellence in organizational delivery.

The ideal candidate will have experience deploying a blend of strategic, operational, and leadership skills – especially in dynamic and highly technical environments. They are adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and possess exceptional critical thinking skills. They enjoy solving complex problems, are adept at communicating with colleagues at all levels, and operate with a strong bias for action.

This role will be onsite 4 days per week in Dearborn, MI

• Act as a strategic partner to functional leadership, providing insight and support in decision‑making, problem‑solving, and planning
• Own development and implementation of strategic initiatives through cross‑functional partnership
• Drive alignment and collaboration within and across CVS functions, ensuring cohesive execution of organizational priorities

• Identify and help resolve opportunities for process improvement and innovation, driving implementation of best practices across CVS
• Lead change management initiatives, helping teams adapt to new processes, technologies or organizational structures
• Coordinate with team support resources (e.g., business operations, administrative) as well as other Chiefs of Staff to ensure consistent and comprehensive support for leadership and teams
• Enhance effectiveness of key meetings by establishing clear agendas, driving high‑quality content and output, communicating outcomes, and tracking follow‑up assignments to completion

• Support the development, implementation, and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team and project success
• Ensure projects and deliverables are delivered robustly and on time
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress

• Ensure effective communication flow between leadership, teams, and key stakeholders, promoting transparency and alignment
• Own, champion, and continuously improve functional communication channels and cadence
• Amplify the voice, vision, and influence of leadership

• Bachelor's degree in advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in strategic roles within tech, automotive, or related industries, with a track record of increasing responsibility
• 2+ years of experience driving clear and consistent communications across business, product, and technical teams
• 2+ years of project or program management experience
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate complex concepts into actionable plans
• Strong leadership acumen, with experience managing cross‑functional stakeholders and influencing at all levels of an organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build high‑trust relationships and navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Bias for action; a propensity to drive items to closure without sacrificing quality or timeliness
• Adaptability and resilience in the face of rapid change and ambiguity

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidised backup child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility…