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Manager, Product and Process Quality -Software Delivery

Job ID
55614

Overview

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Type: Hybrid

Manager, Product and Process Quality -Software Delivery

Job ID
55614

The Quality Analytics team within Industrial System Analytics (ISA) of the Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization is focused on leveraging data to improve Ford's business decisions and operations across the globe.  We act as a trusted advisor providing data, advanced analytics and AI/ML, and insights to improve quality and reduce warranty costs at Ford.  Our mission is to unleash the power of data to drive value and help transform Ford through proactive, actionable, evidence-based decision making.

  • What You'll Do:

  • Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers to build, grow and maintain the Quality Analytics suite of products and services 
  • Lead & facilitate strategic conversations and prioritization within the team, as well as with senior leaders of each domain 
  • Manage financials – monthly forecasts and headcount across investments and operations 
  • Share best practices, identify synergies & risks, duplicative efforts, team collaboration, connecting the dots across domains, etc. 
  • Be the catalyst for technology, software craftsmanship, DevOps, and Agile practices to enable professionalism and culture across your teams 
  • Support strategic reviews with GDIA senior leaders, governance reviews with business partners, and internal product reviews 
  • Develop the PDO and technical skills of your teams with a focus on continuous improvement 
  • Champion talent acquisition, engagement, and retention; Promote an engaged, diverse & inclusive global team with exciting work and rewarding careers 
  • Continue to grow leadership capability within GDIA 
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Master's, M.B.A or PhD.
Experience:
  • 6+ years of experience building and managing high performing teams  
  • Experience in the automotive industry or a complex manufacturing environment. 
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data analytics services. 
Licenses and Certifications: 
  • Certifications in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ certifications) or Data Management (e.g., CDMP). 

Work Requirements:

  • Sedentary, light work, with occasional travel to work locations. 
This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!


As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.


This position is a leadership level 5.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates. 

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Change the world with your ideas.

Speak up. We’re listening. At Ford, we believe the right ideas, and the people behind them, can move an entire industry. Here, you'll work with teams who value your voice, push bold ideas forward, and leave a mark that lasts.

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Support designed to go the distance.

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

  • Health and Wellness

    Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.

  • Financial and Retirement Programs

    Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.

  • Flexible Vacation and Holidays

    Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.

  • Vehicle Discount Program

    The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.

  • Family Growth and Support

    Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.

  • Additional Programs

    Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

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Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

  • Built on one bold idea and the passion to define sustainable transportation for generations to come, Ford is a story about people with a vision that’s still being written.

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  • Ford’s culture fuels the kind of momentum where ideas flow, progress is unstoppable, and our people keep redefining what it means to innovate.

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  • At Ford, your work matters, your life matters and we’re here to back the whole you—from growth to well-being—so you show up ready to realize your full potential.

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