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The “IPI Service Manager” will lead a team responsible for installing and configuring Enterprise Technology assets used in the manufacture of powertrain components and vehicles. These include networks, compute and storage hardware, PLC configuration, application configuration including integration with peripheral devices (e.g. scanners, displays, Andons, etc) and with plant tooling (e.g. robots, conveyors, automated guided vehicles). The IPI Service Manager will be assigned one or more plants in the region listed above, and will manage all Enterprise Technology activities related to new model program launches at those sites.

• Coordinate with IPI business office to determine demand and to schedule and deploy resources

• Coordinate with IPI peers to manage peaks and valleys in demand

• Work closely with ITO, PDO, Architects & plant to deliver solutions to the plants on schedules dictated by GPDS milestones

• Build and maintain relationships with Site IT, VOME and/or PTME personnel at each plant, and with launch leaders for each launch

• Work closely with IPI peers to drive adherence to standards, and also to challenge and improve standards and processes where appropriate

• Manage your team, including hiring new and/or replacement resources, and dispersal as and when necessary. Manage performance of individuals and drive their development, including technical skills and Ford+ behaviors

• Manage project budgets, headcount, project status, and track and resolve issues and risks

• Seek to understand industry trends and challenges status quo with innovative ideas; Challenge the notion “it can’t be done”

• Implement and manage a robust change management process

• Travel to plant locations. This is expected to be roughly 30% of your time, with peaks exceeding 50% of your time during launch periods.

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, information technology or a technology related field

• Require a minimum of 8+ years of experience

• Understanding of Ford Manufacturing Production systems

• Knowledge of networks, hosting, and related physical infrastructure

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally (English)

• Expert level understanding of project management principles

• Strong communication, negotiation, and related skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Builds strong relationships with a broad set of stakeholders.

• Able to occasionally work while standing on a factory floor (1-2 hours at a time).

• Able to occasionally climb stairs on a factory floor.

Able to travel for 1-2 weeks at a time, potentially including out of the country, although this should be rare. Travel requirements will see peaks and valleys associated with the launch cycle.

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 changemaker, 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, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-1.pdf)

This position is a salary grade LL6 .

This position is a range of salary grades LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 31191