Accessory Program Analyst

As a Program Manager for Ford Licensed Accessory programs, your primary responsibility will be to manage the launch plan into both dealer and production channels. You will be tasked with coordinating the business integration of the program across various functional areas within Ford Motor Company and FCS. To excel in this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and an MBA would be considered an added advantage. Your success in this position will greatly depend on your exceptional people management and communication skills. Additionally, a minimum of 3 years of prior work experience in program management is required. Your day-to-day tasks will include developing and maintaining disciplined work plans for each program to ensure timely launch, as well as keeping thorough documentation for each program launch. You will be responsible for coordinating meetings with other Ford and FCS activities to meet work plan milestones, tracking key milestone deliverables, and reporting progress to management. Part of your role will involve conducting or participating in product review sessions, developing, presenting, and obtaining signatures on business cases, and leading Cost, Feasibility, and Timing (CFT) meetings to decide on product launch viability. You will also be required to maintain CFT decision documentation, conduct Program Management Team (PMT) meetings with suppliers and cross-functional FCS teams, and keep track of key milestone deliverables. Furthermore, you will create a product tracker document, a product vignette for ASO review, and maintain an evidence book on supplier programs. You will also initiate the Production Program Readiness Form (PPRF) to support production programs. In summary, as a Program Manager for Ford Licensed Accessory programs, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful launch and integration of programs across various channels within the company. Your ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and drive key milestones will be essential to your success in this dynamic role.,