Lead the Program Control through definition of the “now” and “near” tasks the overall cross-functional program team needs to accomplish to meet program timing. Lead the completion with the respective Chief Program Engineer of Milestone Papers: Key: TPS / MR / TSC / PS / PSC / Check point C / PA Sourcing for New Tooled End Items and the assurance of production tooling kick-offs. Timely completion of the Studio appearance process to delivering the approved theme while support program milestone & downstream launch standards for industrialization. Establishing and tracking the program financial metrics on contribution cost, headcount allocation, material cost of prototype and investment in tooling and facilities. Product marketing interface to define product through the progression of the program. Lead Special Project in Ford Racing Production Vehicle to enhance Ford Racing Brand or profits. Run the Program Control Function to lead the Ford Racing and Core Engineering teams through the key milestones in a program successfully Runing clear & efficient Program Steering Team meetings for each production platform. Drive the key things on the “now” and look ahead to the areas that need attention in the “near” Provide the assessment for each program and help needed on weekly basis to standards. Lead the Studio Appearance Process Collaborate with design, design engineering and product engineering to have an overall plan to establish and gain approval on the theme Manage the appearance loop process and facilitate the weekly management review cadence. Arrange escalation reviews as required to resolve design loop gating issues. Manage the Color PDLs and lead the appearance approval process for each part in Color PDL Co-Lead Sourcing With engineering and purchasing teams, establish and gain VP approval on overall program sourcing plan for Under-body and Upper-body Commodities. Working with engineering, purchasing and supply base co-lead the team through successful delivery of sourcing contract completion. Define and Manage FR PV Engineering & Purchasing Matched Pair Process Lead Financial Control for Contribution Cost and Vendor Tooling With the support of engineering and financial function define the targets and track through the program to these targets. For robust program timing delivery, manage this process through co-led Cost PAT. Co-Lead Financial Control on Engineering Establish the engineering headcount required for each program through established process to gain alignment with each impact functional activity support the program delivery. In co-leadership with the Ford Racing Production Vehicle Launch & Quality Manager establish targets and timing for the prototype builds required to deliver the program. As changes in program definition collaborate on revised build plan. Co-Lead Program Milestone Paper Lead with the respective Chief Program Engineer: TPS / MR / TSC / PS / PSC / FPD / Check point C / PA Lead the early Program Papers TPS / MR / TSC require collaboration across many skills teams to move from concept to targets to supporting the underbody sourcing process. Lead the pivotal Program Papers PS / PSC that finalize the program definition as related to the customer and financial targets. Gain concurrence to these targets with each impact functional activity support the program delivery. Lead the Final Program Papers FPD / Checkpoint C / PA. Co-Lead Product Definition with the respective Chief Program Engineer: Collaborate with Ford Racing Planning & Marketing teams to create a proposal for an enthusiast customer. Include content that transfers of technology from the Ford Racing Production Vehicle to Competition Vehicle. Support Ford Racing Pre-Program Vehicle Architecture by providing feedback related to customer / marketing input on alternatives and assisting in enabling new technology into the overall Vehicle Program Timing Plan. Established and active employee resource groups Engineering BS degree in required. Minimum of 15 years experience in Automotive OEM Vehicle Program Management Demonstrated experience Program Management in delivery of Automotive OEM Program through Studio Appearance Process. Masters in Engineering or Business degree Experience in Automotive OEM Purchasing. Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously. Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.