Technical Integration Manager Jobs in Detroit, MI

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Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

The Manufacturing IT Integration Manager will accelerate synergies and drive plans to address gaps to drive accelerated outcomes within Manufacturing IT portfolio. This role is responsible for tracking/reporting actionable roadmaps required to meet the IT  Manufacturing vision/mission objectives.

The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of strategic foresight, robust program management, and deep automotive domain expertise. You must excel at mapping complex dependencies, tracking issues across multi-layered systems, and leveraging AI and automation tools to drive operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with plant operations, engineering, internal and external stakeholders to help track progress across the Manufacturing strategic action plan.

Although this is classified as a remote position, candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.   

For this role, we have a preference for candidates based in the Dearborn, MI area or the Eastern United States who can accommodate a 7:00 AM EDT start time twice a week (or as needed) to align with our team schedules. Additionally, this position may require occasional domestic travel of up to 10%.
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You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a highly analytical/quantitative field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 7+ years of experience in IT project/program management, with at least 3-5 years specifically within an automotive manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.  Skills will include:
  • Proven track record of taking high-level organizational strategies and breaking them down into tactical, executed projects
  • Deep understanding of automotive manufacturing processes (e.g., Stamping, Body, Paint, Assembly, Powertrain, or EV Battery assembly). 
  • Strong familiarity with integration architectures applications and Industrial equipment's. 
  • Data analysis skills and comfortable working with large datasets and financial budgets. 
• 3+ years of experience with enterprise tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Workboard ,MS Project etc.) to manage planning, and dependency mapping.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of AI/ML tools, RPA software (e.g., UiPath), low-code automation platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate), or AI-assisted coding/workflow tools. 

Even better, you may have...

• Master's or MBA Degree

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proven track record of influencing stakeholders and managing conflict in high-pressure manufacturing environments

• Industry Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile/Scrum (CSM/PMI-ACP), or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt). 

• IIoT & Cloud Expertise: Experience with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) protocols (MQTT) and cloud platforms for manufacturing data analytics. 

• Cybersecurity Awareness: Basic understanding of cybersecurity frameworks for manufacturing environments to ensure integrated systems remain secure against cyber threats
  

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 childcare 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 $132,800- 250,800.  

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.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a highly analytical/quantitative field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 7+ years of experience in IT project/program management, with at least 3-5 years specifically within an automotive manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.  Skills will include:
  • Proven track record of taking high-level organizational strategies and breaking them down into tactical, executed projects
  • Deep understanding of automotive manufacturing processes (e.g., Stamping, Body, Paint, Assembly, Powertrain, or EV Battery assembly). 
  • Strong familiarity with integration architectures applications and Industrial equipment's. 
  • Data analysis skills and comfortable working with large datasets and financial budgets. 
• 3+ years of experience with enterprise tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Workboard ,MS Project etc.) to manage planning, and dependency mapping.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of AI/ML tools, RPA software (e.g., UiPath), low-code automation platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate), or AI-assisted coding/workflow tools. 

Even better, you may have...

• Master's or MBA Degree

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proven track record of influencing stakeholders and managing conflict in high-pressure manufacturing environments

• Industry Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile/Scrum (CSM/PMI-ACP), or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt). 

• IIoT & Cloud Expertise: Experience with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) protocols (MQTT) and cloud platforms for manufacturing data analytics. 

• Cybersecurity Awareness: Basic understanding of cybersecurity frameworks for manufacturing environments to ensure integrated systems remain secure against cyber threats
  

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!
This position is leadership level 6 

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.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

#LI-remote

#LI-LA1 

What you'll do...

• Strategic plan execution planning / tracking
• Program & Project Management
• Business Operations Oversight and Reporting 
• Liaise as the primary bridge and translator for technical outcomes so as to consolidate portfolio business value