Parts Releasing, Catalog, and New Model Manager

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What you'll do...

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced and strategic Parts Releasing, Catalog, and New Model Manager to lead cross-functional teams responsible for parts analysis, cataloging, technical illustration, new model launch readiness, and Motorcraft authoring.

This role will drive modernization of enterprise parts systems, champion AI-enabled innovation, and ensure global consistency in service parts releasing and cataloging. The ideal candidate is a proven people leader with deep functional expertise and a track record of delivering complex, enterprise-wide system initiatives.

• Direct and empower high-performing operational teams across NA Parts Analysis, Part Releasing, Cataloging, Technical Illustration, New Model Launch, and Motorcraft Authoring.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and operational direction across a blended workforce comprising Ford personnel, agency contractors, purchased services, and Global Business Services (GBS) teams.
• Architect and execute the end-to-end Parts Releasing and Catalog Modernization strategy—defining core requirements, evaluating software solutions, securing global alignment, building robust business cases, and leading system testing and enterprise implementation.
• Pioneer and integrate AI-driven tools and process automation to continuously elevate catalog data quality, streamline workflows, and accelerate time-to-market.
• Formulate strategic plans and tactical roadmaps to maximize catalog accuracy and usability, leveraging advanced data analytics, root-cause problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Oversee multi-channel catalog publication across three Electronic Parts Catalogs (EPCs), Motorcraft, and downstream enterprise users, while managing data licensing and commercial catalog agreements.
• Establish agile prioritization frameworks for ongoing system enhancements, maintenance, and defect resolution across enterprise platforms to maintain operational stability and performance.
• Champion and enforce global standards, governance models, and authoring guidelines for service part releasing and catalog authoring to ensure worldwide consistency.
• Drive program readiness for assigned New Model Programs to consistently achieve a minimum of 98% service part availability at the “Ok to Buy” (OTB) milestone.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development and Warranty teams to reduce service part complexity, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role, with a proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing talent across operational and technical teams.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Parts Analysis, including Advanced Service Releasing, New Model Launch, Current, and Past Model Releasing operations (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across domestic and global organizations at all leadership levels.
• Hands-on experience leading or contributing to complex IT/systems projects through the full lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, user acceptance testing (UAT), and enterprise deployment.
• Practical experience with core engineering, releasing, and publishing systems, including WERS, CMMS, TeamCenter, CAD, GCAT, and PCII.
• Advanced proficiency in data manipulation and visualization platforms, including Alteryx, Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrated experience or strong familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including evaluating and implementing practical AI use cases to streamline business processes (preferred).
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate high-level strategies into actionable tactical plans; backed by robust project management and organizational skills to execute multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities, with results-driven orientation to drive continuous process improvements.
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with proven expertise facilitating alignment across multi-disciplinary and global stakeholder groups.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5

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 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RC3