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Form of workIntroduction to BlueOval SK
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
As a BlueOval SK Program Manager with a focus on automotive battery production manufacturing, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects related to the development and industrialization including construction, equipment installation and plant operation readiness. Your role will involve coordinating and leading cross-functional teams, overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resources, coordinating project activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of product and deliverables as required.
Key Roles Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Information
Travel is expected throughout 2024
Employment for this position will be by BlueOval SK, LLC
About BlueOval SK
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.
The Opportunity
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.
What you'll receive in return:
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.
Benefits Include:
Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
As a BlueOval SK Program Manager with a focus on automotive battery production manufacturing, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects related to the development and industrialization including construction, equipment installation and plant operation readiness. Your role will involve coordinating and leading cross-functional teams, overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resources, coordinating project activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of product and deliverables as required.
Key Roles Responsibilities:
- Lead New Program teams to complete program deliverables approval from equipment sourcing thru completion of Ramp-up by working with all engineering groups within BOSK / Ford / SKO
- Establish and track timing of commodity team deliverables to meet program milestones.
- Prepare Program Review and Executive Program Business Review material and deliver BOSK related content at these reviews.
- Lead resolution of major manufacturing program issues and achievement of program objectives with other organizations (eg. PD, Finance, Planning, etc.), and equipment suppliers.
- Develop and implement standard detailed program timing management tool that supports needs of lead process engineers with roll up capability to support program management.
- Coordinate manufacturing input into program tracking tools (e.g., LQOS Charts, Program MS Project Timing File, Major Program Status & Issues, Integrator, Indicated Cost, PBR / EPBR, etc.)
- Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, designers, and other stakeholders, to ensure seamless collaboration and achievement of project goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a project manager or project lead, preferably in the automotive industry, with a focus on battery production and EV manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of automotive battery production processes, EV manufacturing, and related technologies.
- Strong project management skills, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools to effectively plan, track, and report project progress. Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Bilingual capability in English and Korean is a plus
Additional Information
Travel is expected throughout 2024
Employment for this position will be by BlueOval SK, LLC
About BlueOval SK
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.
The Opportunity
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.
What you'll receive in return:
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.
Benefits Include:
- 401k plan with retirement planning services
- 401k company matching after completing three months of service
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Preventative Care
- Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
- Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
- Parental Leave
- Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
- Climate-controlled working environment
- For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
- https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities
Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
