Director, Enterprise Technology Strategy

Job-ID: 72861Category: Enterprise TechnologyLocation: Dearborn, MI, United StatesWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-23Closes: 2026-11-30As Global Senior Director of Demand Management, Workforce Strategy & Sourcing, you will shape how Ford's Enterprise Technology (ET) organization plans, sources and deploys its global technology talent. You will drive the vision, implementation and ongoing optimization of ET's demand planning process and global workforce, directly influencing how Ford delivers its product and technology roadmap. You will own the tracking, monitoring and reporting of ET's operational health and drive proactive improvements in efficiency and resource allocation. You will also architect and run ET's workforce operating system—balancing employees, contingent labor, managed-service providers and emerging talent pipelines while ensuring compliance, optimized cost, and strategic fit. QualificationsYou'll Have...Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree10+ years of progressive experience in large, global IT organizations, including 5+ years leading workforce planning, demand management or technology sourcing functions7+ years of people leadership experience, including leading managers and globally distributed teamsDemonstrated experience managing large-scale labor budgets and contingent workforce or managed-service programsPreferred Qualifications:Leadership & Collaboration Skills:Demonstrated ability to lead, build, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environmentExceptional communication skills (verbal and written) with the confidence and capability to present complex information to diverse audiences, including all leadership levelsProven ability to influence and engage diverse individuals and stakeholders to achieve common goals and drive resultsStrong project management and planning skills, ensuring strategic initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and with the highest qualityAbility to apply agile principles and effectively manage change within a dynamic organizational contextExcellent consulting, negotiation, and interpersonal skillsTrack record leading enterprise-scale transformation, such as operating-model redesign, workforce restructuring or vendor consolidationTechnical & Analytical Acumen:Deep understanding of global technology organizations, operating models and the IT services and labor market landscapeAbility to structure and visualize complex problems and translate data into clear, executive-ready recommendationsAdvanced proficiency in workforce analytics, financial modeling and forecastingWorking knowledge of U.S. immigration (H-1B, PERM) and global mobility requirementsUnderstanding of how AI and automation are reshaping technology roles, skills and workforce mixExperience developing location strategy or global capability centersWhat You'll Receive in return...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!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:• 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. This position is a leadership level 4.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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.#LI-Onsite #LI-MB3ResponsibilitiesYou Will...1. Strategic Workforce Planning & AnalyticsBuild a multi-year rolling workforce plan that aligns talent supply with Ford's product and technology roadmaps, financial targets and location strategyLead the global span-and-layer analysis for ET; recommend and execute redeployment or realignment actions that simplify structure and improve managerial effectivenessContinuously evaluate \"build / borrow / buy\" decisions—identifying which work should be done by Ford employees, contingent labor or external consultants based on strategic value, risk and cost2. Headcount & Cost GovernanceOwn the single source of truth for ET headcount, labor cost and open requisitions; publish monthly dashboards to the ET leadership team and FinanceDrive zero-based labor budgeting cycles, delivering transparent trade-offs and mitigation options to hit quarterly EBIT objectives3. Contingent Labor & Managed-Service OptimizationSet the global strategy for contingent labor (staff-aug, SOW, MSP) including vendor segmentation, rate-card management, performance scorecards and rationalized supplier panelsPartner with Purchasing and Legal to negotiate master agreements and SLAs that protect IP, ensure on-time delivery and achieve year-over-year productivity commitments4. Immigration & Global Mobility ComplianceEstablish an H-1B and global work-authorization governance framework—monitor cap usage, adjudication timelines, compliance risk and cost impactsLiaise with Global Mobility and outside counsel to streamline visa renewals, PERM filings and country-to-country transfers while maintaining business continuity5. Talent Redeployment & Internal MarketplacesStand up and run an internal talent-marketplace program to redeploy under-utilized technologists to high-priority initiatives, minimizing external spend and increasing employee engagement6. Operating-Model & Location StrategyEvaluate current and future footprints (North America, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, India) and recommend location shifts based on skill availability, cost, risk and time-zone coverage7. Demand Management & Operational PlanningLead ET's end-to-end demand management process—from intake and prioritization through capacity planning—and maintain accurate forecasts of ET's resource needsDevelop and manage ET's operational plans and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goalsIdentify and manage risks and opportunities related to ET's demand and capacity8. Stakeholder & Team EngagementAct as strategic advisor to ET Officers, HR, Finance, Purchasing, Legal and the Ford Business Solutions (FBS) organization on all demand forecasting, planning processes and workforce-related mattersLead, coach and develop a global team of workforce planning, sourcing and analytics professionals, fostering individual growth, high performance and a collaborative work environmentBuild and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organizationCommunicate effectively with diverse audiences, tailoring messages to their specific needs and interests9. Data, Systems & AutomationOwn the roadmap for workforce analytics and planning tools (HRIS, vendor management systems and BI platforms), ensuring data integrity, AI-enabled insights and end-to-end process automationDevelop and maintain tools and dashboards for tracking and reporting on performance and demand planning metrics