IT Techincal Lead

IT Technical Lead

About Us

Ford is a family company, one that spans the globe for a common purpose. To help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Here in Australia, for over 95 years, generations of customers have shared experiences and made everlasting memories in our vehicles and lived their hopes and dreams alongside us.

As the world changes and moves forward, as it always has, we will continue to adapt and lead change. That's why we're evolving to focus on services, experiences and software that will continue to power the freedom of movement for all Australian's, for now, and for generations to come.

How We Operate

With excellence, by owning and delivering it,

We focus on what matters, with a bias for action,

We collaborate, seeking to understanding and solve together.

Our Purpose

We believe in the power of creating a world with fewer obstacles and limits, where people have the freedom to build a better life and pursue their dreams.

To shorten the distance between where you are and where you want to go. To connect people down the road and over the horizon - to discover possibilities, and enjoy the thrill, adventure and pride of moving freely.

From day one, we've provided people with tools to help them move forward and upward. We've innovated to expand their opportunities. And we've worked to earn their trust, every single day.

We honour our legacy as we build the future - a better world for generations to come. Because when everyone is free to move, and free to dream, we do what we do best: we change the world.

Click here to learn more about Our Purpose through personal employee stories.

The Opportunity

Are you enthusiastic about embracing cutting-edge technology and dedicated to driving innovation to achieve business success, including assisting in bringing Ford's award-winning vehicles to our customers. Ranger and Everest are more than just vehicles - they are the result of the incredible design, engineering, and testing work that takes place right here in Victoria.

This role will be visualisation role which will be partnering with Product Development (PD) stakeholders to work on developing cutting edge solutions including use of advanced visualisation technologies such as extended reality to redefine and enhance efficiency by reviewing, scoping, and developing crucial technology solutions that help Ranger continue to be #1 selling vehicle in Australia. The role will report into the PD IT Manager and sits within the Design Studio, located in, Campbellfield, Victoria. As a team we enjoy monthly lunches, celebrating our wins and participating in annual volunteer days.

This is a hybrid role, and as the customers are always at the heart of what we do, weekly travel to our Campbellfield head office is required. This role provides the opportunity to be an integral part of building the next generation of vehicles and exposure to a diverse range of stakeholder across globe.

Ford offers the opportunity beyond just having a job, there is a reason so many employees choose to stay with us and build careers. We recognise and invest in our employee's development. We embrace the importance of agility by focusing on transferrable skills across a breadth of projects and stakeholders (both Nationally and Internationally).

We are privileged to work with tangible products and have the opportunity to showcase our hard work on a global stage including customers, friends and family. So, what are you waiting for?

Key Responsibilities

Lead and provide best-in-class strategic technology expertise to stakeholders for digital innovation and visualization solutions, including VR/XR. Deliver solutions by aligning with stakeholders and IT teams (local, regional, and global).

Stay at the forefront of technology, leverage partnerships and events, think creatively, and work with agility, while taking an industry-leading approach.

Drive technology opportunities by actively engaging in learning and deploying technical solutions that require constant learning including solutions such as Autodesk, VRED and Unreal Engine.

Optimise IT investments including reducing operational inefficiencies by delivering on solutions with clearly defined value.

Offer expert technical advice across a broad range of topics, including Visualisation to contribute to the next generation automotive design and engineering.

Areas of professional exposure (Must Haves vs Nice to Haves)

Bachelors degree in Business - Information system, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Engineering

Min. 3 years of experience in IT (automotive experience beneficial)

Experience or knowledge of gaming engines, 3DCC workflows or other visualisation platform/software would be beneficial including strong experience in Visualisations technology especially XR, Unreal Engine and Autodesk products.

Strong communication, negotiation, and related skills-

Proven analysis skills to identify solutions that provide measurable business value.

Knowledge of design thinking to create customer-centric solutions.

Ability to provide technology based expertise to support business strategies, including cybersecurity standards.

Equal Opportunity

Ford Australia is committed to building an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from First Nations, LGBTQI+, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people across all life stages.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Please contact Sarah at scastr34@ford.com when you apply, if you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process. All effort will be taken to ensure diverse interviewers

• --Applications will close on Friday 23 Feb 2024 however, please do not delay your application as interviews will commence before this date---

This role will be visualisation role which will be partnering with Product Development (PD) stakeholders to work on developing cutting edge solutions including use of advanced visualisation technologies such as extended reality to redefine and enhance efficiency by reviewing, scoping, and developing crucial technology solutions that help Ranger continue to be #1 selling vehicle in Australia.

Provide leadership and strategic input during discussions with Product Development (PD), focusing on digital innovation, FIVE, CAVE, XR implementation, Design Studio projects including visualisation, C&M, Creative Design, DTO Sourcing, Design Engineering, and others.

Drive creation, project plans, define the scope and delivery of projects including effective engagement with ITO services and IT PDO teams to implement the latest technology solutions on time and within budget with defined value. Also, oversee project financials, purchasing requirements, backlog management, governance reporting and streamlining processes between internal teams and external technology provides.

Act as a trusted consultant to the business, collaborating on the development of products, solutions, and projects to address their needs including identification, recommendation and delivery using latest technology including Autodesk and Unreal Engine within the agreed scope, timeline, budget and allocated resources.

Initiate and deliver innovation and proof of concepts using latest technology, including obtaining PDO approvals, demonstrating a passion for technology, thinking outside the box, and working with agility including but not limited to keeping to the forefront of technology and leveraging partnerships and events to ensure we become best in Industry.

Optimize IMG IT investment, improve defragmentation, and reduce operational inefficiencies for PD within IMG by delivering the projects.