Director, Product Platform Integration

Ford

Dearborn, MI, United States
Hybrid
Product development pipeline
Platform architecture integration
Vehicle program execution
Ford is seeking a Director of Product Platform Integration to lead the integration of digital experiences and product innovations within its vehicle platforms. The role requires extensive experience in product development and program management, with a focus on ensuring efficient product delivery and financial target achievement

Job Summary

  • Serve as the single-threaded leader for the unified Program and Platform Interface organization, managing four LL5 senior leaders to drive seamless integration between product development, platform architecture, and vehicle program execution.
  • Direct the standardization of IS Hardware across all programs, ensuring rigorous compliance and the delivery of key financial milestones while tracking and achieving cost-reduction targets and securing sign-off at key GPDS milestones.
  • Ford offers a work life that works for you, including immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and more.

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Ford is seeking a Director of Product Platform Integration to lead the integration of digital experiences and product innovations within its vehicle platforms. The role requires extensive experience in product development and program management, with a focus on ensuring efficient product delivery and financial target achievement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product development pipeline
  • Platform architecture integration
  • Vehicle program execution
  • Standardization of IS Hardware
  • Financial targets and cost reduction

Nice-to-have

  • Drive alignment across organizations
  • Innovate and build a better world
  • Customer experience creation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field
  • 12 years of experience in product development, program management, or systems engineering
  • Proven track record of managing senior-level managers
  • 5 years’ experience with Ford’s Global Product Development System (GPDS)
  • 2-3 years’ experience tracking complex budgets and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Ability to influence executive leadership

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