Ford
The Manufacturing FCG (Ford College Graduate) Rotational Program Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day operational execution of the FCG rotational program within Manufacturing. This role serves as the central point of contact for program participants, leaders, HR, and University Relations, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience that supports the development and retention of future manufacturing leaders. The Program Manager drives key activities from recruiting and hiring through rotation management, performance tracking, and continuous program improvement.
In this position, the Program Manager will manage a 3-year rotational program of 65-75 associates globally, lead the Manufacturing FCG Program, oversee day-to-day program management, serve as the system reporting manager for all 90+ FCGs, and drive key program activities and KPIs.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager will be responsible for the following: Partner with skills teams to develop and manage the FCG and Summer Intern demand forecast. Collaborate with University Relations on the program's recruiting strategy, including targeted schools. Align with stakeholders on FCG and Summer Intern candidate profiles, job descriptions, and interview guides. Solicit and manage interview panels for FCG and Summer Intern candidates. Track and report on hiring progress against established targets. Manage the temporary six-month relocation process for relocating FCGs. Solicit FCG work plans from Assignment Leaders on a regular cycle. Manage FCG preferences and assign rotations accordingly. Lead Assignment Leader Training each rotation cycle on Assignment Leader Agreement. Serve as the reporting manager in HCM for all FCGs. Provide coaching and guidance to foster FCG development and ensure they feel deeply supported throughout the program. Partner with HR to coordinate mid-year and year-end FCG performance calibrations. Plan annual compensation awards for FCGs. Track progress of FCG curriculum requirements to assess promotion eligibility and identify performance/behavior gaps. Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a Manufacturing-related field. 5+ years of Manufacturing experience in a management position. Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment. We offer a range of benefits, including immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
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The Program Manager will be responsible for the following: Partner with skills teams to develop and manage the FCG and Summer Intern demand forecast. Collaborate with University Relations on the program's recruiting strategy, including targeted schools. Align with stakeholders on FCG and Summer Intern candidate profiles, job descriptions, and interview guides. Solicit and manage interview panels for FCG and Summer Intern candidates. Track and report on hiring progress against established targets. Manage the temporary six-month relocation process for relocating FCGs. Solicit FCG work plans from Assignment Leaders on a regular cycle. Manage FCG preferences and assign rotations accordingly. Lead Assignment Leader Training each rotation cycle on Assignment Leader Agreement. Serve as the reporting manager in HCM for all FCGs. Provide coaching and guidance to foster FCG development and ensure they feel deeply supported throughout the program. Partner with HR to coordinate mid-year and year-end FCG performance calibrations. Plan annual compensation awards for FCGs. Track progress of FCG curriculum requirements to assess promotion eligibility and identify performance/behavior gaps. Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a Manufacturing-related field. 5+ years of Manufacturing experience in a management position. Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment. We offer a range of benefits, including immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
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