IT Director, Supply Chain Management

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are. Ford is in the middle of a Supply Chain Transformation. One of the key focus areas to enable this transformation is to ensure there is robust management of supply chain risk and assurance of supply to meet demand for our world-leading products. **In this position...** As the Supply Chain Management IT Director, you will help drive the ongoing identification and implementation of technology solutions that bring transparency and visibility to the extended/multi-tier supply chain, enable Ford to collaborate with supply chain partners in balancing demand/supply/inventory/capacity and ensure constraints/risks are efficiently mitigated to minimize production disruptions. Based in Dearborn, MI, this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each week. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. **What you'll do...** + Be the global Enterprise Technology face to Supply Chain and Material Fulfillment business functions. + Be accountable for portfolio and product strategy, delivery of IT investments, and production support. + Own and manage the delivery of IT solutions: governance, budgets, contracts, reviews, feasibility, cost-benefit analyses, prioritization, initiation, execution, and closure. + Develop strategy and explore future technologies powering digital supply chain + Drive technical integration of portfolio and ensure seamless interoperability across the ecosystem to provide best-in-class enablers to tackle business problems. **In addition you will...** + Establish direction and guide product/integration teams across multiple areas including supply chain collaboration, visibility, integrated supply risk management, supply chain sustainability and material fulfilment exception management. + Optimize resource footprint to take advantage of talent globally and across Ford/technology partners. + Ensure delivery is managed effectively using Agile delivery and portfolio management practices. + Apply a broad understanding of Ford enterprise architecture and technology standards to guide solutions/services. + Work together effectively with various levels of senior management, business partners, suppliers and internal IT partners. + Be responsible for skill development, coaching, and counseling of direct reports. **You'll have...** + Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Supply Chain Management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. + At least 10 years of progressive responsibilities within technology and software functions such as software engineering/development, software/application delivery, product delivery, and project/program management. Other skills to include: + Developed, created, implemented and/or executed supply chain business processes and applications. + Hands-on experience in multiple roles across the spectrum of the lifecycle of applications and/or technologies. + Implementation track-record with multiple delivery models - including supplier-led engagements, custom and off-the-shelf solution developments involving strong supplier management skills and effective negotiation skills. + Awareness/working knowledge of key supply chain platforms such as E2Open, SAP, Blue Yonder etc. **Even better, you may have...** + Master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Supply Chain Management or related field **Functional & Technical skills such as:** + Experience with global team development and building knowledge and capability + Management skills and experience required for independent decision-making + Strong knowledge of the business functional areas within supply chain management + Technical excellence in software design, development, and deployment leveraging cloud technologies + Proven ability to drive operational excellence for technical solutions and applications, ensuring their reliability, efficiency, and continuous optimization throughout their lifecycle **Enterprise Technology Partner Management skills:** + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in varying areas of business and enterprise technology + Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism and emotional resilience in all actions. **Project/Program Management skills including:** + Demonstrated ability to deliver on project commitments through leadership, rigorous execution, teamwork, strategic planning/scheduling, problem solving and productivity improvements. + Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and Product Operating Model + Management of portfolio-level financials & budgets, along with regular monthly financial reporting for the program. 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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: + Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage + Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: ( This position is leadership level 5. 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. \#LI- hybrid \#LI-LA1 **Requisition ID** : 54690