Provide program leadership for technical recognition and professional development projects, ensuring all technical engagements align with broader Ford skill teams such as Tech Strategy and Product Development.
Generate data-driven insights by maintaining and analyzing program data to report metrics and drive continuous process improvements across all technical engagements.
Utilize custom dashboards and data visualization tools to drive strategy synthesis and provide leadership with real-time visibility into program health.
Facilitate stakeholder management by establishing and maintaining relationships with internal teams, committee members, and global technical specialists to ensure alignment on key milestones.
Proactively identify and execute initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and enhance the delivery of technical programs.
Responsibilities:
Manage technical recognition and award programs by evaluating submissions for adherence to requirements and ensuring the visibility of high-impact projects to Ford leadership.
Create and maintain custom dashboards using PowerBI, QlikSense, and Jira to track KPIs, program milestones, and the latest updates for technical engagements.
Regularly present data-driven insights and new operational methods/tools to leadership teams to gain alignment and buy-in.
Direct the execution of technical summits and learning series, including budget estimation, expense tracking, and procurement of necessary financial instruments.
Coordinate logistical aspects for high-profile technical engagements, collaborating with venues, AV teams, and technical speakers to ensure successful delivery.
Develop and execute formal communication plans in partnership with Ford Technology Communications to ensure global reach and visibility of all technical engagements.
Ensure program alignment with other Ford skill teams to support overall corporate objectives and strategic synthesis.
Identify and implement new methods, processes, or tools to optimize program delivery and enhance operational efficiency across the technical community.
Maintain accurate global technical specialist databases to facilitate timely communication, updates, and registration management for various technical engagements.
Analyze post-engagement feedback and performance data to generate executive summaries and drive continuous process improvements.
Design and maintain SharePoint pages and web content to ensure technical community members have access to the latest program information and resources.
Utilize Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and Power Apps to streamline registration processes, surveys, and automated communications, enhancing overall program efficiency.
Produce high-quality management presentation content, applying graphic design proficiency to communicate the strategic impact of technical engagements.
