Product & Program Definition Specialist

In this position...

A highly capable and versatile individual, often described as a "jack of all trades," to operate just below leadership within the Lean Product Development (LPD) program. This role focuses on hands‑on execution, driving initiatives, and delivering key enablers by bridging technical and business understanding.

This role is critical for the Ford+ Live PD initiative, moving beyond traditional consulting to direct delivery. The individual will be a "doer" responsible for the "depth of the work" and "quantification," not merely task planning. They will integrate across various teams, including the data team, and articulate complex concepts related to data, processes, solutions, and APIs. This position requires someone who can "poke holes" in problems, structure them logically, and contribute significantly to the program's vision by identifying opportunities and building tangible solutions.

You’ll have...

• - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• - Analytical & Critical Thinking:
  Demonstrated "logical thinking," ability to "structure the problem," and "critical" assessment skills.
• - Data Proficiency:
  Strong understanding of data and its implications.
• - Versatility & Drive: A "jack of all trades" who can "get things done" across various aspects of product development.
• - Vision Alignment:
  Believes in the LPD program's vision.
• - Experience:
  
  Relevant credentials as a "subject matter expert," suitable for an analyst or consultant level role, capable of handling delegated tasks from leadership.

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, including:

• 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 salary grade 6 to salary grade 8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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