Ford Motor Company – winner of the Iron Mountain/ARMA Award for Excellence in Strategic Information Management – is seeking a self-directed, motivated records professional to lead its global records and information management program.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Lead the records and information management team with ultimate responsibility for the vision, strategy, objectives, and metrics of the team
• Oversee the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of global standards and processes for information management for the Company
• Collaborate with staff, business partners, stakeholders and co-workers to:
• Work with Information Technology to create strategies for the management of electronic records and to address privacy and security requirements
• Develop and maintain records classifications that are user friendly and can be understood and applied by the global audience for the records and information management program
• Research business, legal and regulatory requirements and update records retention schedules to reflect requirements of various countries and regions
• Provide guidance and advice to departments seeking assistance in implementing the corporate records and information management program in their areas
• Develop best practices for managing company records and information in compliance with corporate standards
• Establish internal control processes for management of the headquarters' records retention center and monitor for continual improvement
• Develop and continually improve training tools for ensuring compliance with the corporate records and information management program
• Communicate program requirements through email and the company's Web portal to all who are expected to comply
• Monitor individual, departmental and regional program compliance and reporting to program stakeholders
• Facilitate proper life cycle management of the company's archival records with long-term business and historical value

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

 

• Bachelor's degree required

·        Masters degree strongly preferred

·        Minimum seven years' experience in records and information management and/or related fields in increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in a corporate setting

·        Certified Records Manager preferred

 

Additional Requirements:

 

·        Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and develop staff

·        Track record in working collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders

·        Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

·        Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing business priorities

·        Capacity for complex, analytical and detailed work

·        Proven experience designing and implementing classification and retention structures based on function and activity

·        Creative problem solving abilities aligned with RIM best practices

·        Strong familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for records and information systems and processes

·        Working knowledge of technical infrastructure and applications from the information management perspective

 

Ford Motor Company is a global family with a proud heritage, passionately committed to providing personal mobility for people around the world. We anticipate consumer needs and deliver outstanding products and services that improve people’s lives.  Ford Motor Company was recognized as one of the top American corporations on DiversityInc's list of Top 50 Companies for Diversity. We're also proud to be named in Latina Style magazine's list of 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the United States.

 

To Apply:

 

Interested and qualified individuals seeking a challenging and fulfilling career should send a resume with salary history in confidence to: Ford Motor Company, Office of the General Counsel, One American Road-Room 720, Dearborn, MI 48126, ATTN: Human Resources or [log in to unmask] Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse workforce.