Ford Motor Company

Manager, Talent & Organization Development

Ford Motor Company • $112K — $212K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology or a related field.
  • 8+ years of HR experience with at least 5 years in Talent Management roles.
  • Proven experience driving talent strategy in large organizations, ideally in creative/technical environments.
  • Strong project management skills to handle multiple medium to large-scale projects.
  • Excellent proficiency in data analytics to inform program effectiveness and decision-making.
  • Experience working with matrixed and globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and evolution of global talent programs, aligning with talent strategy and business priorities.
  • Manage the lifecycle of talent programs from conceptualizing to continuous improvement, including change management strategies.
  • Oversee global rollout and adoption of talent programs, providing communication, training, and expertise to HR teams.
  • Establish program governance, track metrics and KPIs for effectiveness, and manage external vendor relationships.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders to influence program decisions.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and subsidized back-up child care.
  • Family building benefits including reimbursement for adoption and fertility treatments.
  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and management leases.
  • Tuition assistance and career development resources.
  • Active employee resource groups and community service paid time off.
  • Generous holiday schedule, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...
  • As part of our Talent Management team, you'll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and optimizing global talent programs that cultivate a high-performing workforce and foster a culture of continuous growth and excellence. This group plays a vital role in ensuring Ford attracts, develops, and retains the diverse talent necessary to drive our bold vision forward, empowering our teams and businesses to innovate and achieve the impossible.
  • We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Program Manager, Talent Management, to lead the iterative design, development, and global deployment of critical talent initiatives such as Performance Management, Talent Review, and Succession Planning.
  • This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and strategic design capabilities, hands-on program management expertise across cross-functional teams including communications & technology, cross-cultural competence, and a passion for optimizing employee experience across diverse regions.


Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Strategic Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design and evolution of global talent programs, ensuring alignment with the company's overall talent strategy, industry best practices, and business priorities.
  • Program Management & Implementation: Manage the full lifecycle of talent programs from conceptualization to continuous improvement, including developing comprehensive change management strategies and leveraging HR technology solutions (e.g., Oracle HCM, Visier) for optimal impact.
  • Global Deployment & Support: Oversee the successful global rollout and adoption of talent programs, providing effective communication, training, and acting as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to regional HR teams and HR Business Partners.
  • Governance & Optimization: Establish robust program governance structures, define and track key metrics and KPIs to measure program effectiveness, analyze data for continuous optimization, and manage relationships with external vendors.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders across all levels and functions, effectively influencing decision-making and gaining buy-in for program initiatives within a matrixed global organization.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology or a related field.
  • 8+ years of HR experience with at least 5 years specializing in Talent Management, leading programs for a business.
  • Proven experience driving talent strategy for large organizations, preferably within product design, content design, product management or similar creative/technical fields.
  • Strong project and program management skills, including planning, managing and delivering medium to large-scale projects as well as multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent Proficiency in using data and analytics to assess program effectiveness, identify critical insights, and make data-driven decisions
  • Experience collaborating with highly matrixed and globally distributed teams and stakeholders.

Even better, you may have...
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)
  • Proficiency with major HRIS/Talent Management systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM)
  • Experience with change management methodologies and tools.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • 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 and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • 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
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

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At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

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Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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