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Ford Motor Company · 16 hours ago

Senior Product Management Specialist

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Enterprise Data Governance Manager to transform its data landscape. This role involves leading the Enterprise Data Council strategy, promoting the analytics big data platform, and ensuring effective data governance across the organization.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operationalize and ensure the effectiveness of the Enterprise Data Council (EDC), acting as the central figure for its strategic implementation and day-to-day management

Facilitate EDC meetings, including setting agendas, preparing and disseminating materials, and actively managing action items to ensure impactful outcomes and continuous progress

Guide the EDC in establishing consensus and driving unified action across Enterprise Technology and all business units regarding how data should be managed and utilized as a strategic asset

Ensure the EDC consistently focuses on developing and implementing enterprise-wide data standards, clear data ownership, comprehensive governance policies, and proactive data quality monitoring

Support the EDC in prioritizing high-impact enterprise data initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation to projects that deliver the highest business value and align with Ford's overall corporate strategy

Serve as the primary evangelist for Ford's big data platform, articulating its capabilities, value proposition, and how it delivers analytic outcomes that improve business results

Develop compelling narratives and presentations to communicate the "full story" of the platform to key business stakeholders, driving understanding and adoption

Champion the enterprise data strategy within various skill teams and domains, facilitating the dissemination of key information and promoting the adoption of new data policies and capabilities

Identify and promote successful use cases that demonstrate the platform's ability to unlock strategic potential and address critical business unit data needs

Collaborate with senior leadership from Enterprise Technology and key Business Skillteams to gather strategic input and ensure alignment on data initiatives

Act as a central point of contact for data-related challenges, capability gaps, and functional needs articulated by business units within the EDC forum

Foster cross-functional collaboration to break down data silos and facilitate controlled, secure data sharing across the enterprise

Work closely with the Data Platforms and Engineering teams to develop, disseminate, and enforce comprehensive data governance policies, including data collection, usage, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance

Oversee the implementation of enterprise-wide data standards, consistent formats, clear definitions, and measurable quality metrics

Ensure clear accountability by defining and supporting the processes which establish the formal identification of data ownership and assignment of responsibilities for critical data sets

Stay informed about the latest trends and technological advancements in data platforms, governance, and analytics to inform EDC discussions and strategic direction

Solicit and incorporate feedback from EDC members and stakeholders to continuously improve data governance processes and the effectiveness of the data platform evangelism strategy

Qualification

Data GovernanceBig Data TechnologiesCloud Platforms (GCP)Data ManagementAgile/ScrumStakeholder EngagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field or work equivalent experience

8+ years of experience in data management, data governance, product management for data platforms, or a related strategic role within a large enterprise

Proven experience in leading or significantly contributing to data governance initiatives and/or managing cross-functional councils

Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior-level stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into compelling business value for non-technical audiences

Experience with data governance frameworks, data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in an enterprise environment

Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with a proven track record of driving adoption and cultural change