Description
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.
Responsibilities
As a Strategy & Transformation Manager reporting to the Director of Strategy & Transformation, you will play a key leadership role developing and delivering the business's long-range strategy.
In this role, you will:
- Generate Hypotheses: Rigorously and analytically frame and structure the problem-solving process across topics on your assigned work stream(s), working with strategy leadership and/or stakeholders.
- Structure and Solve The Problem: Determine the most efficient and effective approach to solve complex problems.
- Collaborate with engineering, product development, marketing, and finance teams to define strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.
- Conduct Analyses: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify key trends, customer needs, and opportunities for strategic differentiation.
- Convert Insights into Competitive Advantage: Oversee the development of a robust, data-driven fact base that moves beyond "interesting" data to "decisive" action.
- Communicate Effectively and Persuasively: Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Check & Act: Monitor and respond to industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to ensure our strategies remain competitive and compliant.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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, Excel, Word.
Benefits
- 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.