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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Central Transformation - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Enterprise Integration - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g733tx ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Systems, Mechanical), or a related technical field. * Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership in process engineering, continuous improvement, or business transformation, with a heavy emphasis on technology-enabled workflows. * Strategic Track Record: Proven experience defining and implementing enterprise-wide process strategies and transformation architectures. * Certifications (Required): Problem-solving and lean certifications, i.e., Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt, Shingo Institute Alumni/Certification. ## Description As the Director, Central Transformation, you are the primary architect of the transformation vision and process roadmap for Ford's enterprise-wide transformation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization's overarching operational transformation strategy. This position is responsible for driving enterprise-wide continuous improvement and problem solving initiatives, developing standardized methodologies, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across all business units. The Director, Central Transformation is responsible for defining technical vision, architectural roadmap, and process re-engineering excellence standards for all enterprise-wide operational transformation initiatives. This role drives the adoption of advanced methodologies, technologies, and best practices to achieve significant, scalable improvements across the entire organization, fostering a culture of technical innovation and continuous improvement. You Will... * Strategic Process Architecture & Standards: Define the long-term process roadmap and establish the "Gold Standard" for process engineering, problem solving, and digital transformation frameworks across all business units. * Value-Driven Portfolio Management: Strategically oversee the transformation portfolio and "Waste Inventory," driving decisions on resource distribution and investment allocation to maximize enterprise ROI. * Process Authority & Mentorship: Provide expert process design review and guidance to central and dedicated teams, ensuring methodological rigor, innovative solution design, and adherence to established standards. * Enterprise Integration & Stakeholder Alignment: Lead the process design of complex, cross-functional programs, partnering with IT and GDIA to ensure seamless integration of digital tools with optimized workflows. * Capability Advancement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving excellence by driving enterprise-wide skill development, knowledge sharing, and a "first-principles" approach to problem-solving. * Process Risk Governance: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate process and systemic risks associated with large-scale integrations and complex transformation efforts. * Impact & Performance Measurement: Define and track sophisticated KPIs to measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions, utilizing data-driven insights to fuel continuous optimization. You'll Have... * Visionary Process & Systems Leadership: Ability to define enterprise-level process standards and frameworks and drive long-term process coherence across a global organization. * Executive Leadership & Talent Development: Proven experience in leading, inspiring, and coaching high-performing continuous improvement and transformation teams toward a shared vision of innovation. * Strategic Change Management: Expertise in driving organizational adoption, managing resistance, and leading teams through large-scale process transitions. * Complex Problem Solving: Deep mastery of Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement frameworks to solve intricate process and systemic challenges at scale. * Communication & Influence: Superior ability to translate complex process and transformation roadmaps into clear business value for executive leadership and diverse stakeholders. * Program & Portfolio Execution: Strong capabilities in overseeing the execution lifecycle of complex transformation programs from design to enterprise-wide rollout. * Financial & Business Acumen: Deep understanding of the cost implications, ROI, and long-term financial benefits associated with transformation investments. * Navigating Ambiguity: The resilience to lead effectively through uncertainty, providing clear direction and structured solutions in rapidly changing environments. ## Related Videos - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Enterprise Integration Is Dead! 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