Senior Manager, Central Transformation

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.

In this position... 

The Senior Manager, Central Transformation, is a key leader responsible for operationalizing the enterprise-wide process transformation strategy. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized methodologies, tools, and best practices for process optimization across the organization. They will manage a portfolio of enterprise-level transformation programs, ensuring consistency, scalability, and adherence to the technical vision, ultimately driving significant and measurable improvements across the Industrial System.

What you'll do...

• Process Engineering Methods & Standards Leadership: Lead the development, refinement, and deployment of enterprise-wide process engineering methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, process automation standards).
• Waste Inventory & Program Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of cross-functional operational transformation programs, ensuring alignment with central strategic objectives, efficient resource allocation, and successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Technical Standards Implementation & Adherence: Ensure the implementation and adherence to established technical standards and roadmaps for process optimization and digital transformation across various projects and business units.
• Internal Consulting & Support: Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance, consultation, and direct support to dedicated transformation teams and operations on the application of central methodologies and best practices.
• Capability Building & Training: Contribute to the design and delivery of training programs, coaching, and knowledge sharing initiatives to build organizational capability in process transformation and continuous improvement.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the effectiveness and adoption of central methodologies and the progress of enterprise-wide programs, providing data-driven insights to the Chief Process Engineer.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various stakeholders across the organization, including dedicated teams, IT, and business leaders, to ensure seamless integration and widespread adoption of central transformation approaches.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with large-scale transformation efforts and complex system integrations.

You'll have... 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical), Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or business transformation roles within a large organization, with a focus on developing and deploying enterprise-wide standards.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex process improvement programs.
• Deep Expertise in Process Improvement Methodologies: Proven mastery and practical application of Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Program & Project Management: Strong capabilities in leading and managing complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs from conception through completion.
• Methodology Development & Deployment: Demonstrated experience in developing, standardizing, and successfully deploying process improvement methodologies and tools across diverse organizational functions.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts, influence stakeholders at various levels, and drive adoption of new standards.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead teams through influence, mentor practitioners, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of dissecting complex process challenges and developing scalable, practical solutions.
• Change Management: Strong understanding and application of change management principles to drive adoption of new