PD Quality Strategy and Business Office Supervisor
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Business
Business Management, Business Analyst, Operations Manager -
Management
Business Management, Business Analyst, Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Overview
Ford Quality drives continuous improvement to deliver the highest quality products and services. Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service to enable operational excellence through initiatives such as the Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch.
In this position…
We seek a highly analytical and strategic Product Development Quality Strategy & Business Office Supervisor to serve as a strategic thought leader and operational expert within the PD Quality Organization. This role translates PD Quality's business objectives into clear, actionable strategies, measurable metrics, and efficient operating rhythms. The goal is to ensure seamless execution, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain alignment across critical interfaces, particularly with the engineering team.
The candidate blends business acumen, analytical insight, and operational excellence to drive initiatives that enhance organizational performance, optimize resource allocation, and deliver strategic priorities. Success requires navigating ambiguous assumptions to forge effective paths forward.
Partner with leadership to define, execute, and communicate the annual business strategy and operational plan, including strategic project plans. Facilitate strategic reviews, ensuring clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and alignment across Quality sub-functions. Develop frameworks and tools for tracking progress against business objectives, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and critical deliverables.
Manage PD Quality headcount planning and tracking, collaborating with Finance and Human Resources. Design and manage efficient business rhythms, including staff meetings, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and executive readouts for the Quality team. Provide leadership with pertinent insights, dynamic dashboards, and essential materials for data-informed decision-making.
Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to develop, track, and drive key improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment and effective interdependency management. Lead or support cross-functional initiatives enhancing product development efficiency and innovation within the Quality domain.
Translate complex technical or strategic initiatives into clear, compelling narratives for executive updates and broad internal/external communications. Support PD Quality change initiatives, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and adoption. Develop and maintain high-quality communication materials, briefings, and reports for senior leadership.
You'll have…
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in business operations, program management, strategy, or related roles within product development, manufacturing, or technology environments.
- Proven experience working closely with engineering teams or an engineering degree, demonstrating an understanding of product development processes.
- Excellent organization and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and drive for results.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to glean insights from complex data and navigate ambiguity to forge effective paths forward.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven experience in preparing and delivering impactful materials for senior executives.
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Even better, you may have…
- MBA or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience with strategic planning frameworks and operational excellence methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and processes.
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…
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