Program Manager - Market Representation at Ford IMG

1. Position Purpose

• Lead the Ford Signature Design team to complete Dealership facilities within the International Market Group (IMG).
• The Ford Signature Program Manager will lead and develop the architectural discipline in design and technical competency, production    efficiency, cost effectiveness and value-added service for the IMG Market & ensure implementation of Dealership CI programs across IMG, in-line with global facility standards.
• The Ford Signature Program Manager will collaborate with other group leaders to effectively allocate resources to deliver projects on time and within budget and support all quality related initiatives.
• The Ford Signature Program Manager will co-ordinate with the Ford Global Architectural Team for any updates/design changes that need to be implemented in the IMG region.  

2. Key roles and responsibility of Position

• Develop and nurture the Dealership Design team to Build a cohesive and high performing group.
• Work closely with the markets (understand, develop relationships) to ensure an aligned “One Ford” approach to meeting business plan targets.
• Develop and execute a Dealer planning CI cycle plan that supports business plan objectives.
• Build a center of excellence for facility design standards proving value add support and insights (sales and service).
• Develop employee’s competencies; take an active role in employee career development.  Document training needs and plan for development.  Encourage and support licensing and on-going education. 
• Conduct performance and salary reviews and handle all performance improvement situations professionally and promptly.
• Review and approve timecards, paid time-off requests, leave of absences, continuing education programs, etc.
• Understand different approaches to retail outlets across IMG markets (Mini3S/ Service lite) including various design and construction environments to ensure smooth implementation of IMG elements.
• Manage renovation projects and lead the implementation of the Ford Signature refresh program across IMG.

• Development of Used Car facilities standards.
• Work on various dealership special projects as required across all IMG markets.
• Work with IMG market leads and gain buy-in for the new Dealership CI standard for the implementation of the program across all new and existing facilities.
• Meet Fordland (Global Ford dealership design agency) requirements regarding design and construction standards.
• Ensure appropriate file management including photos, drawings and supporting material as report detailed project status on monthly basis as required.
• Review access and recommend revised design applications to meet local market standards that are aligned with CE and future Digital architecture both within and outside the dealership.
• Work with IMG market representation to ensure alignment with Market Representation recommendations and facility footprint size.
• Assist in developing and maintaining facility standards or design manual to cascade to all markets (Ford, dealers and local architects).

• Be responsible for the final sign-off of Design drawing package of dealerships sent to the Market for review and construction. In situations where a deviation from the standard design is requested by the market, a sign-off must be taken for from the Ford Global Design Director for the same.
• Provide any additional design management support as required by senior management.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Professional Registration – Council of Architecture (COA)
• LEED preferred

Experience:

• 15+ years related architecture experience with progressively more responsibilities including supervisory duties.
• Facility design and construction experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience.

Leadership Skills

• Excellent communicator & ability to convey global strategy into recommendations.
• Ability to delegate and empower the team

Skills/ Competencies:

• Self-starter, accuracy & detail oriented, customer mindset.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft office and Bluebeam.
• Project management and supervisory skills required.
• Ability to lead discussions with IMG markets, problem solving and decision making.
• Negotiation skills & operational process and procedure.
• Excellent oral and written English.

Others

Some travel required - global

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