Chief of Staff

Ford - Dearborn, MI

Full-time - Senior

Dearborn, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Chief of Staff role within Ford's Connected Vehicle Software (CVS) group is a pivotal position aimed at driving alignment, enhancing communication, and supporting strategic and operational initiatives. This role collaborates closely with CVS functional leaders to ensure effective execution of objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic, operational, and leadership skills, particularly in dynamic and technical environments, and will be adept at solving complex problems and communicating effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to functional leadership, providing insight and support in decision-making, problem-solving, and planning.
• Own development and implementation of strategic initiatives through cross-functional partnership.
• Drive alignment and collaboration within and across CVS functions, ensuring cohesive execution of organizational priorities.
• Identify and help resolve opportunities for process improvement and innovation, driving implementation of best practices across CVS.
• Lead change management initiatives, helping teams adapt to new processes, technologies or organizational structures.
• Coordinate with team support resources to ensure consistent and comprehensive support for leadership and teams.
• Enhance effectiveness of key meetings by establishing clear agendas, driving high-quality content and output, and tracking follow-up assignments to completion.
• Support the development, implementation, and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team and project success.
• Ensure projects and deliverables are delivered robustly and on time, providing regular updates to leadership on progress.
• Ensure effective communication flow between leadership, teams, and key stakeholders, promoting transparency and alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in strategic roles within tech, automotive, or related industries
• 2+ years of experience driving clear and consistent communications across business, product, and technical teams
• 2+ years of project or program management experience

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate complex concepts into actionable plans
• Strong leadership acumen, with experience managing cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build high-trust relationships
• Bias for action; a propensity to drive items to closure without sacrificing quality or timeliness
• Adaptability and resilience in the face of rapid change and ambiguity

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Prescription drug insurance