Director, Enterprise Technology Strategy

Ford Motor Company

. Build a multi-year rolling workforce plan aligned with Ford's product and technology roadmaps, financial targets and location strategy .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce planning, analytics, and demand management within large global IT organizations, with a strong focus on labor budgeting and contingent workforce strategies. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and communicate complex information effectively across diverse audiences.

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Workforce PlanningLabor Budget ManagementPeople LeadershipWorkforce AnalyticsNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingForecastingProject ManagementAgile PrinciplesDemand ManagementVendor ManagementContingent Workforce ManagementLocation Strategy DevelopmentData VisualizationTransformation Leadership

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoaching SkillsStakeholder Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

HRISVendor Management SystemsBusiness Intelligence Platforms

Industry Keywords

Global IT OrganizationsU.S. ImmigrationH-1BPERMGlobal MobilityOperating ModelsTechnology Workforce FootprintsManaged-Service ProgramsEnterprise-Scale TransformationAI and Automation Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a multi-year rolling workforce plan aligned with Ford's product and technology roadmaps, financial targets and location strategy
Lead global span-and-layer analysis and execute redeployment or realignment actions
Evaluate build/borrow/buy decisions for Ford employees, contingent labor and external consultants
Own ET headcount, labor cost and open requisition data; publish monthly dashboards to ET leadership and Finance
Drive zero-based labor budgeting cycles and deliver trade-offs and mitigation options to meet quarterly EBIT objectives
Set the global contingent labor strategy, including vendor segmentation, rate-card management, performance scorecards and supplier panels
Partner with Purchasing and Legal to negotiate master agreements and SLAs
Establish H-1B and global work-authorization governance; monitor cap usage, timelines, compliance risk and costs
Liaise with Global Mobility and outside counsel on visa renewals, PERM filings and country-to-country transfers
Run an internal talent marketplace to redeploy under-utilized technologists
Evaluate technology workforce footprints across North America, EMEA, LATAM, APAC and India and recommend location shifts
Lead end-to-end demand management from intake and prioritization through capacity planning
Develop and manage operational plans and budgets
Identify and manage demand and capacity risks and opportunities
Advise ET Officers, HR, Finance, Purchasing, Legal and Ford Business Solutions on workforce matters
Lead, coach and develop a global workforce planning, sourcing and analytics team
Build stakeholder relationships and communicate with diverse audiences
Own the roadmap for workforce analytics and planning tools, including HRIS, vendor management systems and BI platforms
Develop and maintain tools and dashboards for performance and demand-planning metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of progressive experience in large, global IT organizations, including 5+ years leading workforce planning, demand management or technology sourcing functions
7+ years of people leadership experience, including leading managers and globally distributed teams
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale labor budgets and contingent workforce or managed-service programs
Demonstrated ability to lead, build, and develop high-performing teams
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, including all leadership levels
Proven ability to influence and engage diverse individuals and stakeholders
Strong project management and planning skills
Ability to apply agile principles and effectively manage change
Excellent consulting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Track record leading enterprise-scale transformation, such as operating-model redesign, workforce restructuring or vendor consolidation
Deep understanding of global technology organizations, operating models and the IT services and labor market landscape
Ability to structure and visualize complex problems and translate data into executive-ready recommendations
Advanced proficiency in workforce analytics, financial modeling and forecasting
Working knowledge of U.S. immigration (H-1B, PERM) and global mobility requirements
Understanding of how AI and automation are reshaping technology roles, skills and workforce mix
Experience developing location strategy or global capability centers
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time