What You'll Be Doing
The Sr. Program Liaison will be the subject matter expert in relation to all Ford/Lincoln Protect (FLP) policies and procedures including the Extended Service Competitive Make program (ESC). As the subject matter expert, this person will be relied upon to provide support and guidance to Ford Management, Area Sales Managers (ASM's), and the Ford/Lincoln Protect Hotline. In addition to being the 'go to source' for program expertise, the Program Liaison will complete a variety of other responsibilities in support of the Ford/Lincoln Protect program.

During a Typical Day, You'll
• Offer expert level knowledge and assistance to the Ford/Lincoln Protect Program Liaison and the Ford of Canada Program Liaison.
• Analyze exceptions requests from Area Sales Manager's (ASM's) in the field relating to the Ford Lincoln Protect (FLP) or the ESC program
• Apply program historical knowledge to make expert independent decisions on exception requests when applicable
• Apply program historical expertise and make recommendations to onsite Sr. Ford Manager when solutions exceed an outlined level of authority
• Respond to Ford / Lincoln Protect or ESC program correspondence timely and accurately by way of:
• Analyze and research historical documentation
• Seek out resources within the department or other sources within Ford to obtain necessary information
• Identify and professionally communicate resolutions to requesters
• Submit manual check requests for Ford / Lincoln Protect and ESC programs
• Enter check into CCAP System (Ford Accounting System)
• Coordinate mailing of checks with Accounts Payable team in India
• Coordinate with Fed Ex to ensure check tracking
• Provide follow up / closure to requester
• Coordinate Ford / Lincoln Protect program launches to include:
• Administer and coordinate contract edit rules, contract mockups, and testing with vendor (Archway)
• Review Ford / Lincoln Protect marketing material for program launch and provide recommendations to Ford / Lincoln Protect Sales & Marketing personnel based on expertise
• Prepare bids/quotes for fleet customers and register contracts as directed
• Administer Dealer Walkaway Program
• Enroll/process Dealer Enrollments into the ESC Program
• Document and maintain all Ford / Lincoln Protect Program Liaison business processes
• Responsible for communicating EFC's that pertain to Ford/Lincoln Protect to employees/Ford business partners
• Research and provide documentation to the Ford Legal team
• First Point of contact for Ford / Lincoln Protect admin hotline for exceptions, escalations, or other assistance/questions (3rd level support)
• Reconcile monthly Roadside Report for Ford Management
• Reconcile monthly CPO file and determine if contract should be registered, cancelled or inactivated
• Entering/tracking of Ford Purchase Orders in ARIBA and researching issues related to these requests
• Identify process improvements and best practices as needed
• Complete additional tasks and projects assigned
• Assist the RAV team with unique special requests
• Ensure that indirect reports are meeting turnaround times and department goals
• Assist indirect reports with any questions they may have
• Assist the Admin Team Leader with any requests they may have

What You Bring to the Role

Education
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework is desired.

Experience
• 7-10 years Ford/Lincoln Protect knowledge. This includes expert knowledge of offerings, program knowledge, ESP contract financials.

Skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, planning and problem-solving (analytical) skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, strong positive energy
• Strong team building skills, to work well within a close team environment - self-sufficient, resourceful and works well with minimal supervision
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (primarily Microsoft Word and Excel)

What You Can Expect
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Training and Development Programs (Percepta College)
• Employee Rewards Program (Perci Perks)

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