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Ford Motor Company

Product Development Analyst

Ford Motor Company

Support Ford's engineering organization by managing business planning and cross-functional processes. Act as a trusted business advisor ensuring alignment to corporate financial guidance.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills
project managementbudget managementcost analysisresource demand evaluationprogram milestone submissionsengineering program experiencefinancial analysisscreening and classification processescycle plan analysisED&T budget deployment
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationcommunicationorganizational planninganalytical thinkingproblem-solvingpresentation skillsstakeholder managementstrategic planningworkflow management
Tools & Technologies
AribaPDRPLL2LL3DV requirementsVEVtop-hat programsengine prototype schedulingfinance toolsbudget scrubs
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAMaster's degree
Industry Keywords
IPTSEFord engineering processessourcing processesengineering business officecross-functional workflowsglobal engine unittop-hat vehicle programED&T prioritizationcomplex environmentsprototype vehicle count

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage IPTSE Purchased Services spend to approved targets.
  • Serve as first approver / scrutineer for Ariba PS requests.
  • Process lead to ensure all PS requests meet corporate screening, classification, and approval requirements.
  • Function as the Ariba tool Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for IPTSE users.
  • Support PS budget returns, offsets, and director‑level approval requests.
  • Manage material spend to approved targets across IPTSE.
  • Coordinate funds transfers required to support engine builds (e.g., transfers to engine plants for base engines).
  • Serve as SPOC for engine prototype scheduling and build processes.
  • Manage IPTSE headcount to PDRP‑approved targets.
  • Lead Cycle Plan headcount analysis, evaluating resource demand versus approved capacity.
  • Support LL2 / LL3 organizational planning.
  • Assess lump‑sum ED&T requirements across unit and program work.
  • Support ED&T budget deployment, scrubs, and leadership reviews.
  • Partner with Chiefs and Finance on ED&T prioritization and governance.
  • Lead global engine unit and global top‑hat vehicle program studies.
  • Manage cost‑study process changes for unit and top‑hat programs.
  • Support Finance and Planning for program milestone submissions.
  • Lead prototype vehicle count collection to support DV requirements submitted to VEV.
  • Conduct comprehensive Cycle Plan analysis, including: - Quality - OPD - PVT - TVM - Top‑hat programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience supporting or leading Engineering Business Office functions.
  • Minimum 5 years of engineering or technical program experience.
  • Strong understanding of Ford engineering, financial, and sourcing processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‑functional workflows.
  • MBA or Master’s degree.
  • 7+ years of experience leading Engineering Business Office organizations.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability across functional boundaries.
  • Proven project management experience in complex environments.
  • Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.