Deputy Manager

Role & responsibilities Support FBS COO in developing and implementing change and communication strategy for the FBS organization (both internally to Ford FBS employees and externally to the overall Ford organization. Support FBS COO in developing and implementing change management strategy for the FBS organization. Change management includes managing key stakeholders ensuring alignment with the FBS objectives as well as the transition plans into the global centers. Collaborate with the Ford Communications organization to ensure overall alignment with Ford communication strategy and cadence; utilize capabilities of Ford Communications but also seek out best practices. Develop a standard frequent communication to the organization. (Ex. present at PowerUp forums, IT Street teams, Power up time, bulk mails, Scoop IT, @fordonline etc). Develop training materials and produce trainings and multimedia messaging and communications (video, audio, web-based). Work in concert with process reengineering, GPOs and other leaders to affect change through a variety of means, e.g. clear optionality with limited aperture, leverage benchmarks, highlight pain or risks of status quo, leverage influencers to message change, pilot potential changes if necessary, but also recognize if change/distance is too far and calibrate change strategy accordingly. Preferred candidate profile Independent, self-starter who can work in ambiguous situations and drive to a solution Broad knowledge of G&A functions and their objectives Excellent communication skills Preferred: experience executing change and communication efforts Experience in execution of multiple projects simultaneously Proficiency in a variety of communication mediums (e.g. e-mail, video, web) Knowledge or awareness of 6-Sigma Knowledge or awareness of enabling technologies for G&A functions