Senior Manager – Business Operations

Ford Motor Company

. Report to the Director, Business Operations, Ford Energy .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business operations and process improvement, with a strong focus on designing and implementing effective business processes across multiple functions. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive decision-making in complex corporate environments.

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Business Process ImprovementStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipProgram/Project ManagementLean/Six Sigma Certification

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Hard Skills

Business Process DesignImplementation GovernanceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProcess MappingDecision Rights DefinitionOperational Structure DesignDocumentation SkillsTraining DevelopmentRisk Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailOwnership Mindset

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsBusiness Integration ToolsSystems Integration Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean/Six Sigma CertificationMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Business OperationsManagement ConsultingCorporate FunctionsManufacturing EnvironmentProcess Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Director, Business Operations, Ford Energy
Lead and develop a team of business operations professionals
Align Business Integration and Systems Integration workstreams
Drive business process design, implementation, and governance workstreams end to end
Map current-state processes and design and implement future-state business processes for Ford Energy
Define operational structures, decision rights, and governance forums
Coordinate integration points between Ford Energy and Ford's broader corporate functions
Lead rollout of new processes, including documentation, stakeholder communication, training, and readiness activities
Track workstreams, risks, issues, and decisions
Deliver updates and recommendations to senior leadership
Build stakeholder relationships, resolve roadblocks, and drive decisions across finance, HR, legal, supply chain, IT, and other functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
8+ years of experience in business operations, business process improvement, program/project management, management consulting, or a similar role, including experience leading or managing people
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes across multiple functions, with accountability for execution and outcomes
Experience working with corporate functions such as finance, HR, legal, IT, or supply chain
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High ownership mindset with strong follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, priorities, and direct reports simultaneously
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Lean/Six Sigma or process excellence certification preferred
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Experience supporting new business stand-ups, carve-outs, spin-offs, or joint ventures preferred
Experience partnering with systems integration or IT teams on ERP or other core system implementations preferred
Management consulting background focused on process design or operating model development preferred
Experience in a large, complex corporate or manufacturing environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonuses
Ford vehicle discounts
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
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
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
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time