Chief of Staff

Ford EVDD is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up, breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.  

The Chief of Staff for the Advanced EV team will be responsible for supporting a growing business unit developing electric vehicle platforms, products, and technologies. You will work closely with executive leadership, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, recruiting, human resources and lead the business operations functions of the team to enable the team to deliver the best electric vehicle products and technology in the world. 

What you’ll be able to do: 

• Objective Governance  

• Facilitate the creation of yearly measurable goals for the team that tie to executive goals. Track and report out on these goals monthly to executive leadership 

Event Management:  

• Coordinate critical events including supplier engagement, executive visits needing project management support, and team events.  

• Partner with leadership to cultivate materials for team wide presentations. 

Operational Efficiency:  

• Identify, adopt, and roll out initiatives that foster rigor into a low-meeting environment. 

• Create and maintain a centralized team Confluence page to enable open information sharing. Collaborate with the tools and IT teams to improve this over time.  

• Lead the team that places prototype and development part and tool orders. 

• Project hiring needs and monitor headcount in partnership with leadership, Finance, and HR. Ensure organizational movements are tracked and maintain organizational charts with a newly architected set of tools.  

Employee Experience:  

• Drive multisite experience unification efforts for Palo Alto, Dearborn, and a brand-new facility in Long Beach.  

• Lead initiatives that support engagement, culture building, and training.  

• Communication Coordination for external and internal changes 

• Identify strategic growth initiatives and partner with recruiting and HR to – analyze metrics for retention, talent strategy, and people development to create sustained growth opportunities for employees 

• Facilitate post-acquisition activities with culture adoption and assimilation 

• Drive continued cross functional onboard activities for new hires 

The minimum requirements we seek: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field 

• 7+ years in program or product management 

• Expert level knowledge in project management & change management processes 

• 5+ years of experience using enterprise level purchase order systems 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in business administration 

• High level of expertise and proficiency with Atlassian or other project management tools and associated automation 

• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite 

• Experience as a business consultant 

• Experience managing a small team 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in storytelling 

• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team 

 

What you’ll receive in return: 
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. 
 
We'd love to have you join us if you can help us redefine the future of mobility. 
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,