Detroit, MI, USA
14 days ago
Senior Manager, Program Strategy

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

Launched in 2023, Integrated Services creates and markets new customer experiences by integrating hardware, software and services across Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro. These products and services allow Ford's retail and commercial customers to customize their vehicles like never before with OTA (over-the-air)-driven experiences that grow better over time. Ford is developing leadership at the forefront of connected, digital platforms that will revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function, the way people interact with them, and the value those vehicles provide.

In this position... 

Integrated Services creates and markets new customer experiences that integrate hardware, software, and services, deepening our relationship with customers across Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro. These products and services allow customers to tailor their vehicle like never before with experiences that grow better over time and revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function, the way people interact with them, and the value they provide.

You will work cross-functionally with the Integrated Services Business Pillars, Digital Product, and EVDD Tech Strategy as well as vehicle-line General Managers, Vehicle Programs Directors, Chief Nameplate Engineers, Product Marketing, Strategy & Planning, and others to bring Integrated Services products and services to life on future Ford and Lincoln vehicles. You’ll drive the business case for deploying Integrated Services on these programs, shape the offering strategy for our services, and help set the Services Cycle Plan for Ford Motor Company.

You'll have... 

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field; MBA or MS in relevant field preferred 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, marketing, product management, or similar roles 7+ years of experience working cross-functionally to solve complex problems, rally diverse stakeholders, and drive strategic decisions that create change for the benefit of customers and the enterprise Experience influencing and persuading stakeholders at all levels of the organization through effective communication and storytelling

Even better, you may have...

A desire to entrepreneurially solve problems and a track record of business impact Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and ability to create structure and clarity Experience working with a variety of data and proven ability to synthesize insights and drive decisions and actions Experience building relationships and working cross-functionally within a large, matrixed environment Ability to manage multiple projects and workstream simultaneously by continuously identifying top priorities and critical path items and adjusting accordingly High level of business acumen and a track record of quickly building expertise and credibility within an organization  Ability to foster a team culture founded on trust, accountability, speed, and the ability to constructively challenge each other Capacity to lead people and businesses to solve problems, iterate quickly, and have fun while doing the best work of their career

 

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 childcare 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. 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 

https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD 

This position is a leadership level 5.

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 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. 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.

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What you'll do...

Be the face of Integrated Services to General Managers, Vehicle Programs Directors, and Chief Nameplate Engineers, and work with them to maximize the value that Integrated Services products and services on their programs deliver to Ford Motor Company and our customers Own the business equation for Integrated Services products and services on future vehicles and work with Digital Product, EVDD Tech Strategy, and the vehicle programs to drive Ford’s Services Cycle Plan, set feature prioritization, and ensure deployment of hardware enablers Collaborate with vehicle programs and the Integrated Services Business Pillars teams to define offering strategy for our products and services Deliver Integrated Services business model inputs to vehicle programs and their finance teams to support their progression through Global Product Development System milestone approvals Work with EVDD Tech Strategy, Digital Product, and Cross Vehicle Line Marketing to define vehicle electrical architecture bundles deployment strategy to optimize the value our products and services deliver to customers Grow cross functional engagement and buy-in for Integrated Services by articulating our vision and strategy to key stakeholders Partner with Product Marketing to understand the unique needs of each vehicle program’s customer base and bring that knowledge back to the Integrated Services Business Pillars Partner with the Integrated Services Business Strategy team to set the overall strategic direction for Integrated Services
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