Director, Central Transformation

As the Director, Central Transformation, you are the primary architect of the technical vision and architectural roadmap for Ford’s enterprise-wide transformation. Reporting into the Product Creation & Industrialization leadership, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution. You will drive the adoption of advanced methodologies and digital technologies to achieve scalable improvements, fostering a world‑class culture of technical innovation and engineering excellence. Responsibilities Strategic Architecture & Standards: Define the long‑term technical roadmap and establish the "Gold Standard" for process engineering, automation, and digital transformation frameworks across all business units. Value‑Driven Portfolio Management: Strategically oversee the transformation portfolio and "Waste Inventory," driving decisions on resource distribution and investment allocation to maximize enterprise ROI. Technical Authority & Mentorship: Provide expert architectural review and guidance to central and dedicated teams, ensuring technical rigor, innovative solution design, and adherence to established standards. Enterprise Integration & Stakeholder Alignment: Lead the technical design of complex, cross‑functional programs, partnering with IT and GDIA to ensure seamless integration with existing enterprise systems. Capability Advancement: Champion a culture of technical excellence by driving enterprise‑wide skill development, knowledge sharing, and a "first‑principles" approach to problem‑solving. Technical Risk Governance: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate architectural and systemic risks associated with large‑scale integrations and complex transformation efforts. Impact & Performance Measurement: Define and track sophisticated KPIs to measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions, utilizing data‑driven insights to fuel continuous optimization. Qualifications Visionary Technical Leadership: Ability to define enterprise‑level technical standards and drive long‑term architectural coherence across a global organization. Executive Leadership & Talent Development: Proven experience in leading, inspiring, and coaching high‑performing technical teams toward a shared vision of innovation. Strategic Change Management: Expertise in driving organizational adoption, managing resistance, and leading teams through large‑scale technical transitions. Complex Problem Solving: Deep mastery of Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement frameworks to solve intricate technical challenges at scale. Communication & Influence: Superior ability to translate complex technical roadmaps into clear business value for executive leadership and diverse technical stakeholders. Program & Portfolio Execution: Strong capabilities in overseeing the technical lifecycle of complex transformation programs from design to enterprise‑wide rollout. Financial & Business Acumen: Deep understanding of the technical cost implications, ROI, and long‑term financial benefits associated with transformation investments. Navigating Ambiguity: Resilience to lead effectively through uncertainty, providing clear direction and structured solutions in rapidly changing environments. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Software, Systems), Computer Science, or a related technical field. Experience: 10+ years of progressive technical leadership in operational excellence or business transformation, with a heavy emphasis on technology‑driven solutions. Strategic Track Record: Proven experience defining and implementing enterprise‑wide technical strategies and architectures. Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent highly desirable. 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! What you’ll receive in return... Benefits 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 Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. Job Info Job Identification 62466 Job Category Quality Posting Date 04/27/2026, 09:48 PM Apply Before 05/25/2026, 04:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations 1 American Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US (On‑site) #J-18808-Ljbffr