Director, Transformation

As the Director, Central Transformation, you are the primary architect of the technical vision and architectural roadmap for Ford’s enterprise-wide transformation. Reporting into the Product Creation & Industrialization leadership, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution. You will drive the adoption of advanced methodologies and digital technologies to achieve scalable improvements, fostering a world‑class culture of technical innovation and engineering excellence.

• Strategic Architecture & Standards:
  Define the long‑term technical roadmap and establish the "Gold Standard" for process engineering, automation, and digital transformation frameworks across all business units.
• Value‑Driven Portfolio Management:
  Strategically oversee the transformation portfolio and "Waste Inventory," driving decisions on resource distribution and investment allocation to maximize enterprise ROI.
• Technical Authority & Mentorship:
  Provide expert architectural review and guidance to central and dedicated teams, ensuring technical rigor, innovative solution design, and adherence to established standards.
• Enterprise Integration & Stakeholder Alignment:
  Lead the technical design of complex, cross‑functional programs, partnering with IT and GDIA to ensure seamless integration with existing enterprise systems.
• Capability Advancement:
  Champion a culture of technical excellence by driving enterprise‑wide skill development, knowledge sharing, and a "first‑principles" approach to problem‑solving.
• Technical Risk Governance:
  Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate architectural and systemic risks associated with large‑scale integrations and complex transformation efforts.
• Impact & Performance Measurement:
  Define and track sophisticated KPIs to measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions, utilizing data‑driven insights to fuel continuous optimization.

• Visionary Technical Leadership:
  Ability to define enterprise‑level technical standards and drive long‑term architectural coherence across a global organization.
• Executive Leadership & Talent Development:
  Proven experience in leading, inspiring, and coaching high‑performing technical teams toward a shared vision of innovation.
• Strategic Change Management:
  Expertise in driving organizational adoption, managing resistance, and leading teams through large‑scale technical transitions.
• Complex Problem Solving:
  Deep mastery of Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement frameworks to solve intricate technical challenges at scale.
• Communication & Influence:
  Superior ability to translate complex technical roadmaps into clear business value for executive leadership and diverse technical stakeholders.
• Program & Portfolio Execution:
  Strong capabilities in overseeing the technical lifecycle of complex transformation programs from design to enterprise‑wide rollout.
• Financial & Business Acumen:
  Deep understanding of the technical cost implications, ROI, and long‑term financial benefits associated with transformation investments.
• Navigating Ambiguity:
  Resilience to lead effectively through uncertainty, providing clear direction and structured solutions in rapidly changing environments.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Software, Systems), Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of progressive technical leadership in operational excellence or business transformation, with a heavy emphasis on technology‑driven solutions.
• Strategic Track Record:
  Proven experience defining and implementing enterprise‑wide technical strategies and architectures.
• Certifications:
  
  Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent highly desirable.

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!

• 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…