Director of Global Programs, Talent 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?

As part of our Talent Management team, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and optimizing global talent programs that cultivate a high-performing workforce and foster a culture of continuous growth and excellence. This group plays a vital role in ensuring Ford attracts, develops, and retains the diverse talent necessary to drive our bold vision forward, empowering our teams and businesses to innovate and achieve the impossible.

In this position…

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Program Manager, Talent Management, to lead the iterative design, development, and global deployment of critical talent initiatives such as Performance Management, Talent Review, and Succession Planning. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and strategic design capabilities, hands-on program management expertise across cross-functional teams including communications & technology, cross-cultural competence, and a passion for optimizing employee experience across diverse regions.

This position is located in Dearborn, Michigan with an in-office expectation of 4 days per week. 

What you'll do…

• Strategic Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design and evolution of global talent programs, ensuring alignment with the company's overall talent strategy, industry best practices, and business priorities.
• Program Management & Implementation: Manage the full lifecycle of talent programs from conceptualization to continuous improvement, including developing comprehensive change management strategies and leveraging HR technology solutions (e.g., Oracle HCM, Visier) for optimal impact.
• Global Deployment & Support: Oversee the successful global rollout and adoption of talent programs, providing effective communication, training, and acting as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to regional HR teams and HR Business Partners.
• Governance & Optimization: Establish robust program governance structures, define and track key metrics and KPIs to measure program effectiveness, analyze data for continuous optimization, and manage relationships with external vendors.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders across all levels and functions, effectively influencing decision-making and gaining buy-in for program initiatives within a matrixed global organization.

 

You'll have…

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology or a related field.
• 8+ years of HR experience with at least 5 years specializing in Talent Management, leading programs for a business.
• Proven experience driving talent strategy for large organizations, preferably within product design, content design, product management or similar creative/technical fields.
• Strong project and program management skills, including planning, managing and delivering medium to large-scale projects as well as multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent Proficiency in using data and analytics to assess program effectiveness, identify critical insights, and make data-driven decisions
• Experience collaborating with highly matrixed and globally distributed teams and stakeholders.

Even better, you may have…

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)
• Proficiency with major HRIS/Talent Management systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM)
• Experience with change management methodologies and tools.

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-