Ford Pro is a new global business within Ford committed to commercial customer productivity. Ford Pro delivers a work-ready suite of vehicles, accessories and services for virtually every vocation, backed by technology and engineered for uptime. A true one-stop shop, we offer a full portfolio of electrified and internal combustion vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with the Ford Pro ecosystem, helping customers' businesses thrive today and into the new era of electrification.

In this position…

As Ford Pro is working on its next phase of growth, the Ford Pro Strategy & Transformation Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive new growth initiatives. This role will involve strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. 

This role will be primarily onsite in Dearborn, MI, with some flexibility.

You'll have…

Minimum of 2+ years of corporate strategy, consulting or finance experience. MBA or Master's degree in business, finance, economics or equivalent experience. 

Even better, you may have…

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.  Strong interpersonal skills, including governing project teams, encouraging teamwork, influencing stakeholders, and presenting results to senior management.  Polished verbal communication / presentation skills and structured writing skills.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with data analysis tools is a plus.  Knowledge of fleet/commercial vehicle industry or adjacent industries preferred.  Knowledge of Ford structure and processes, with experience cross-functionally with marketing and sales, finance, or product development.  

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 a leadership level 6.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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Onsite work of up to three or four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-LC2

What you'll do...

Lead market research and competitive analysis to define key trends, customer needs, and opportunities for growth, including white space and inorganic opportunities.  Collaborate across functions, including finance, product development, marketing, as well as teams from other business units (such as Ford Customer Service Division, Integrated Services, Ford Credit) to develop strategy, define strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.  Analyze and interpret data to make informed recommendations on strategic initiatives and operational improvements.  Lead the evaluation of potential partnerships, acquisitions, and new business models to enhance our commercial vehicle business and ecosystem.  Monitor and respond to industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to ensure our strategies remain competitive.  Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders to influence key decisions, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.  Develop metrics and KPIs to track the performance of strategic initiatives and inform necessary adjustments.