Manager, HR Business Partner

As a Manager, HR Business Partner within the Advanced Technology group, you will serve as a trusted business partner, driving the people priorities to deliver the business strategy. You will 'bring a strong foundation of business acumen and continuously deepen your knowledge' of the business, technology roadmap and engineering milestones, to ensure our talent strategy directly accelerates business deliverables. We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. As part of our Human Resources team, you’ll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You’ll play a vital role in defining, developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We’re seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best. In this position... As a Manager, HR Business Partner within the Advanced Technology group, you will serve as a trusted business partner, driving the people priorities to deliver the business strategy. You will 'bring a strong foundation of business acumen and continuously deepen your knowledge' of the business, technology roadmap and engineering milestones, to ensure our talent strategy directly accelerates business deliverables. Organization Ford Motor Company is undergoing its largest transformation in recent history, as the company evolves from a traditional automotive manufacturer to a software-defined, technology-driven automotive company. The Advanced Technology organization plays a critical role in enabling this transformation. This team is responsible for developing the foundational software technology, architecture, and digital experiences needed to define Ford’s future. - The organization is comprised of: - Connected Vehicle Software - Electronics Platforms - Advanced Driver Assist Systems - In-Vehicle Infotainment Software - Digital Product Design - Technology Strategy and Planning - Technology Platforms and Programs - Digital Product Design - R&A ### Responsibilities What you'll do... - The individual in this role will partner directly with Senior Leadership team to: - Act as a thought partner and executive coach to help them navigate complex organizational challenges, scale their leadership capabilities, and build high-performing teams. - Drive a performance-oriented culture by implementing robust talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management processes that reward innovation, velocity, and technical excellence, focus, and collaboration. - Leverage business and people metrics (e.g., attrition, technical skill gaps, organizational health index) to diagnose organizational challenges, mitigate business risks, and proactively recommend talent solutions. - Lead and execute complex organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during structural evolutions, technology shifts, and business model transformations. - Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to design and implement talent strategies tailored to attract and retain highly sought-after, niche technical talent (e.g., AI/ML, cloud, embedded software engineers). What will help you thrive in this role? - Deep Business Acumen: Understanding of how a technology business operates. You are naturally curious about product architecture, engineering lifecycles, and software development methodologies, and you easily translate business goals into people strategies. - Analytical Rigor: You use data, metrics, and quantitative reasoning to tell a story, build business cases, and measure the ROI of talent initiatives. - Strategic Influence & Courage: You build trust and credibility quickly with highly technical leaders. You…