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Position Description:Employees in this job function plan and oversees the execution of projects and/or programs that are focused on technology implementation or upgrade of technology applications capabilities and solutions (e.g., enterprise applications, SAAS, internal infrastructure, networking, data centers, labs, etc.). They could also act as Scrum Masters or Agile Coaches to ensure team lives by the values and practices of scrum by embracing Agile/scrum/Kanban/Lean principles Key Responsibilities: Develop project plans, define the project/program scope, goals and deliverables for areas of technology application development and implementation for the enterprise leveraging Financial background Drive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating with IT teams, technology vendors, Contracting and Financing etc. Facilitate the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process between the internal teams and external technology providers Effectively communicate status updates to all stakeholders across multiple organizations/ teams, with reinforcing quantitative measurements Ensure project and program objectives, deliverables and results are completed within the agreed scope, timeline, budget and allocated resources Provide accurate and insightful analysis and reporting, presenting the data in a clear format for presentations and reviews Identify risks and create risk mitigation plans to ensure timely completion of the projects/programs Manage technology product goals and forecasts. Collaborate with technical development team(s) to translate the long-term objectives into actionable technology strategy and an implementation roadmap Guide execution by applying standard frameworks and development lifecycle methodologies like agile, waterfall etc.Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for Ford’s Information Technology products and services within all business Units. Achieve significant value creation, cost savings (including redundancy reduction/tail spend control), and favorable terms, with the ability to report out on key performance indicators to senior leadership. Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment. Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers, managing performance against KPIs, conducting business reviews, and driving continuous improvement. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of buyers and oversee global coordination with global purchasing partners. Provide guidance, set clear performance objectives, manage workload distribution, and foster a collaborative, engaging, and high-performing team environment. Hybrid. 4-days onsiteSkills Required:LeadershipExperience Required:Associate Exp: 2+ years in Contracting and Project ManagementExperience Preferred:The manager is open to hiring someone who has recently graduated and possesses 2-3 years of experience in the Finance Contracting Field, with a strong interest in receiving training in this area of the business.Education Required:Bachelor's DegreeEEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.