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.

The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

In this position...

• Ford Credit is looking for an experienced leader to stand up and manage a new IT Second Line of Defense (2LOD) team. This critical role will report to the Manager, Operational Risk and will be instrumental in enhancing our IT risk management framework, ensuring the effectiveness of our IT controls, and providing independent oversight of IT risk.
• The successful candidate will combine IT knowledge with a strong background in risk management or audit to build robust 2LOD oversight.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with IT risks and controls
• At least 3-5 years of experience in leadership or management role, including building and managing teams
• Demonstrated experience with Audit, writing IT policy, or other Second Line of Defense (2LOD) functions within a large, complex IT environment.
• In-depth understanding of IT control frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001), regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, CCPA), and industry best practices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical details into business risks
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Even better, you may have...

• Process improvement mindset
• Experience performing IT risk assessments
• Knowledge of IT security and Controls
• Prior experience working with GRC and Policy Management tools
• Preferred Certifications:
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISO 27001and 27005
• Other relevant certifications in IT audit, risk management, or information security.
• Experience working in the financial/banking industry, or other highly regulated environments is an asset
• Familiarity with AI control frameworks, data governance, and data lineage principles

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

What you'll do...

• Team Leadership & Development: Establish, recruit, and lead a high-performing team of IT risk professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Risk Identification & Assessment: Partner closely with the First Line of Defense (1LOD) IT teams to deeply understand their operations, identify key IT risks, and pinpoint the most critical controls designed to mitigate those risks.
• Risk Assessment Leadership: Lead comprehensive IT risk assessments, leveraging established methodologies to evaluate the likelihood and impact of identified risks
• Control Testing & Scoping: Develop and implement a robust methodology for 2LOD IT control testing. Scope, plan, and execute independent testing of IT controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness.
• Analysis & Reporting: Analyze the results of control testing, identify control deficiencies, and provide clear, actionable feedback to 1LOD teams on the effectiveness of their controls – highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.
• Documentation & Remediation Oversight: Ensure that IT controls are thoroughly documented, accurately reflect operational practices, and are actively utilized by the 1LOD. Monitor and provide oversight on remediation efforts for identified control gaps.
• Framework Development: Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Ford's IT risk management framework, policies, and procedures, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with IT leadership, internal audit, compliance, and other risk functions to promote a cohesive and integrated approach to risk management.