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The Project Manager is responsible for developing solid and close relationships with our clients and internal teams. The Project Manager will lead by getting involved and doing. The Project Manager is effective at setting the pace and direction for the team and cross-functional teams. Success in this position requires innovation and experimentation, as well as excellent skills in working collaboratively across groups toward a common goal.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting the client relationship management efforts by building a great relationship with our clients, becoming the client's advocate within Ford, and delivering with excellence
Establishing an effective and efficient communication plan that includes timely documentation of project status, risks, and solutions to both the clients and internal stakeholders
Development of a quarterly project health overview with accomplishments and lessons learned
Manage and monitor the field team’s productivity metrics and coach on how to exceed
Being a strategic partner by constantly looking for ways to innovate and enhance the projects
Managing the relationship and communication with the client and all stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction
Defining resource requirements and managing resource availability & allocation – both internal and third-party
Manage internal and external team members with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to the SOW
Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
Maintain/develop organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Schedule and facilitate regularly scheduled status meetings, internal and external
Interacting with those in other functional areas within the Ford organization whose roles have an impact on operations. i.e., Market and Regional Managers, FADs, and Zone Managers
Assist MSX and Ford Field Team with one-off requests for information and assistance
Onboard Process for New Employees (access, username, work order numbers, timecards, and passwords)
Develops/maintains reporting on team productivity and review with the client
Liaisons with Data Engineers and Analyst as needed
Liaisons with accounting as needed
Collaborates with Vehicle Personalization and Accessory Team to identify cross-functional opportunities
Requirements:
5+ years automotive accessory experience preferred e.g., Dealer, OEM, and or aftermarket preferred
1-2 years of program management knowledge or significant related professional experience e.g., PMP, CAPM
Ability to understand business strategy and translate it into learning solutions
Ability to deal with ambiguity and fast-paced change driven by growth and client needs
Strong People Skills and a knack for problem-solving
Highly analytical and data-driven – can create their pivot tables. synthesize data and translate it into actionable items
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Strong Facilitation Skills
Understands Emotional Intelligence
Proficient with the Microsoft Suite/Office 365 (Excel, Visio, PPT, Word)
Tech Savvy
Nice to have:
Love how it feels to encourage others – You bring excitement and energy to new technology
Strong interest in technology – You are always learning new technology and have agility at learning new products and features
A player-coach — You're comfortable switching gears between tactical execution on the front lines with customers and strategic planning and performance with a clear understanding of the bigger picture
An exceptional people leader — You possess strong leadership skills and a proven history of attracting, developing, and motivating others around the Ford Vehicle Personalization & Accessory brand's mission, vision, and values
A data-driven decision maker — You've got solid analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data to deliver insights that optimize business performance
A collaborative team player — You work effectively with others and love collaborating cross-functionally on high-impact projects that add value
Accessory thought leader — You're deeply knowledgeable about the latest industry trends, best practices, software, and tools, and leverage those insights to raise the bar for our Accessory function continuously