About this role
In this position…
This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle the end-to-end lifecycle of Model e’s most critical strategic initiatives — from initial problem-solving to operational rollout. As a key workstream leader, you will be at the forefront of shaping the long-term direction of a critical business unit of Ford with high visibility to leadership. This role will involve strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our strategies align with market demands and contribute to company growth. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Work Location and Hybrid Model:
At Ford, we believe that working together in person accelerates our transformation into a more dynamic and innovative company. This position follows our hybrid work pattern:
- On-Site: Four days per week at your assigned Ford facility.
- Remote: One day per week optional remote work.
This role is location-agnostic across our primary innovation hubs. The successful candidate may choose to be based out of one of the following locations:
- Dearborn/Detroit, MI (Global HQ / Michigan Central)
- Long Beach, CA (EVDC)
You’ll have...
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive experience successfully launching and scaling innovative projects or businesses, preferably in the automotive or technology sectors (or 4+ years of experience with a Master's degree)
- Proven experience leading high impact cross-functional projects at global scale, working with various levels of the organization. Inherently curious, analytically inclined and love solving complex problems.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a rapidly evolving industry.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build consensus and mobilize teams towards shared goals.
- Analytical prowess with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
- Track record of leading cross-functional teams and challenging the status quo, being self-driven, and bringing creative solutions to lead the resolution of complex issues.
- Basic understanding of relevant technologies, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (written presentations for a senior executive audience), Excel (mathematical modeling of large data sets), Word (white papers).
Even better, you may have...
- Previous roles within Strategy organizations or at Management Consulting firms in Manager or Senior Manager roles.
- Prior experience leading strategy projects and large-scale programs/projects at a global scale with cross-functional teams.
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 $112,680-212,760.
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.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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