Racing Program Management Analyst

Ford Motor Company

. Own program timing, milestone tracking, and the status of deliverables, open issues, and decisions for the assigned program .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong program management capabilities, including milestone tracking, risk analysis, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. Proficient in preparing program documentation and health reports to support decision-making and leadership reviews.

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Program ManagementRisk AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProgram Documentation

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRisk AnalysisData AnalysisMilestone TrackingDocumentation AuthoringDecision SupportPrototype Build ManagementChange ManagementVehicle Development FamiliarityBusiness Operations

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationOwnership and AccountabilityAdaptabilityDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointOptexFEDEBOM3DXPythonAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Vehicle DevelopmentProgram DeliverablesApproval ForumsLaunch ProcessesFord SystemsMotorsports

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own program timing, milestone tracking, and the status of deliverables, open issues, and decisions for the assigned program
Gather and reconcile updates from cross-functional partners
Author program health reports, milestone papers, and inputs for leadership reviews, approval forums, and steering team meetings
Run meeting preparation and follow-up, including agendas, decision records, action owners, and due dates
Identify and escalate timing, content, resource, and execution risks
Drive issues to resolution with appropriate owners
Author program documentation and analysis supporting planning and decision-making
Manage appearance approval processes and key Design milestones, including color harmony
Drive prototype build, change-management, launch-readiness, and assembly-plant issue-resolution activities
Analyze program information, identify risks and trends, and make recommendations to program and leadership teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
At least 1 year of experience in Program Management, product development, business operations, or a related area
Ability to take ownership of deliverables and drive them to completion with limited oversight
Strong organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities, tracking details, and meeting deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prepare clear materials and share information and recommendations with varied audiences
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, clarify ownership and next steps, and follow actions through to resolution
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred)
5+ years of experience supporting vehicle development programs, Program Management workstreams, or complex cross-functional projects (preferred)
Familiarity with vehicle development milestones, program deliverables, approval forums, prototype builds, or launch processes
Experience preparing program health reports, milestone materials, leadership presentations, business cases, or decision-support materials
Experience analyzing program information, identifying risks or trends, and developing recommendations
Familiarity with Ford systems and processes such as Optex, FEDEBOM, or 3DX
Experience with Python or other data-analysis tools is a plus
Familiarity with AI tools and their responsible use is a plus
Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and take ownership and accountability for program outcomes
Interest in Ford Racing products and motorsports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
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 vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day