• High-touch approach to support business partners + add value to problem formulation, solution, and decision-making 
• Play a complementary, consultative, and strategic role with our business partners, recognizing that there is also a need for day-to-day tactical support
• Collaborate with other GDIA functions to promote an enterprise view and enable cross-skill-team dialogue and synergy
• Leverage foundational GDIA capabilities like the Data Factory and Mach1ML and COEs to benefit our business partners

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader and technologist to play a crucial role in Ford's data-driven approach to business and helping the company use insights to gain a competitive advantage.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers to build, grow and maintain the Design Cost Analytics suite of products and services
• Lead & facilitate strategic conversations and prioritization within the team, as well as with senior leaders of each domain
• Create Product Line roadmap aligned to Design Cost business objectives and be accountable for delivery of technology solutions.  Establish KPIs, measure the effectiveness and adjust the delivery plan based on learning, user, and stakeholder feedback.
• Manage financials – monthly forec...