Manager, Business Operations – Model e

Ford Motor Company

. Orchestrate executive operating reviews, strategic reviews, and recurring leadership cadences with the Model e Chief of Staff .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong strategic and financial acumen with the ability to synthesize complex data into executive-ready presentations and insights. Proficient in managing governance frameworks, operational KPIs, and leveraging tools like Smartsheet and Microsoft 365 for effective decision-making and workflow automation.

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Executive Governance CoordinationStrategic And Financial AcumenAdvanced Smartsheet ExpertiseKPI Scorecard CreationCross-Functional Influence

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Hard Skills

Business OperationsProgram ManagementData SynthesisGovernance FrameworksKPI TrackingWorkflow AutomationExecutive PresentationsDecision-Making SupportChange ManagementPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing Without AuthorityManaging Competing PrioritiesDetail-Oriented ExecutionFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetMicrosoft 365Power BITableauAI Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

Chief Of StaffMatrixed OrganizationFord Management SystemModel EEV Landscape

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Orchestrate executive operating reviews, strategic reviews, and recurring leadership cadences with the Model e Chief of Staff
Synthesize strategic, operational, and financial data into executive-ready presentations and decision papers
Manage the governance roadmap, standardized agendas, decision criteria, and pre-read preparation
Facilitate leadership forums, document decisions, and track commitments to closure
Track priority initiatives, risks, and off-track milestones and coordinate mitigation plans
Support executive visits, town halls, strategic offsites, and time-sensitive special projects
Build collaborative relationships across Model e, Ford Blue, FSCD, Ford Pro, Lincoln, Integrated Services, and enterprise teams
Simplify the Model e management system and improve decision rights and cycle times
Architect, deploy, and maintain Smartsheet forms, automated workflows, portfolio trackers, and executive dashboards
Identify and pilot AI applications for synthesis, meeting preparation, action tracking, and knowledge management
Establish governance frameworks, templates, and operating standards
Define and track operational KPIs such as action closure velocity and decision cycle time
Benchmark enterprise best practices and guide change management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Strategy, Economics, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in business operations, strategy, corporate finance, program management, or Chief of Staff functions
Proven experience coordinating executive governance cadences and supporting senior leadership decision-making
Direct prior experience in a Chief of Staff or Business Office function within a large, matrixed organization
Strong strategic and financial acumen
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and executive narratives
Working proficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)
Familiarity with AI productivity tools and workflow automation
Ability to influence cross-functional partners without formal authority
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities under tight timelines
Advanced Smartsheet expertise, including portfolio-level architectures, multi-tier automated workflows, and dynamic dashboards
Experience creating KPI scorecards and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms
Ability to navigate between high-level strategic alignment and hands-on, detail-oriented execution
Ability to connect strategy, governance, metrics, and execution to architect effective operating models
Familiarity with Ford+, the Ford Management System, Model e / EV landscape, or product development operating processes
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 child care
Family building benefits including 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