Lead Controls Analyst

Ford Motor Company

. Support program timing, workplans, and GPDS deliverables .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive product development and program management, with a strong focus on vehicle development milestones and GPDS deliverables. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and providing clear recommendations based on comprehensive program health reporting and risk assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automotive Product DevelopmentProgram ManagementGPDS KnowledgeCross-Functional Team LeadershipCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Program Timing SupportMilestone TrackingIssue ResolutionProgram Health ReportingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityOwnership Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Vehicle Development MilestonesProgram ControlsManufacturing EngineeringLaunch Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support program timing, workplans, and GPDS deliverables
Track milestones from concept through production readiness
Drive issue resolution and recovery actions
Lead Program Steering Team meetings, Special Attention Reviews, Engineering Management Meetings, decision forums, and milestone readiness reviews
Build and deliver program health reporting, status, and risk summaries
Give leadership clear recommendations
Maintain program assumptions and facilitate assumption reviews
Support milestone papers and special studies with accurate, current data
Support sourcing and launch readiness with Purchasing and cross-functional partners
Track part and tool orders
Support complexity, capacity, and milestone readiness activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
3+ years of experience in automotive product development, program management, program controls or planning, design and release, manufacturing engineering, or launch
Strong knowledge of vehicle development milestones, deliverables, and program management disciplines, including GPDS
Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive issues to closure without direct authority
Ability to consolidate diverse inputs and develop a clear point of view and recommendation
Resilience, adaptability, and a strong ownership mindset
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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 childcare
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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