Product Manager, Audio

We are seeking a Product Manager for Audio to shape and execute the strategy for next-generation audio capabilities across Ford's digital cabin. As a Product Manager for Audio, you'll translate customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives into clear product requirements, own the backlog, and drive the full lifecycle from concept to delivery and continuous optimization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shape and execute the audio product strategy in collaboration with the Senior Product Manager and product leadership.
• Translate customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives into clear product requirements and success criteria.
• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle by prioritizing the backlog based on impact, feasibility, scalability, and customer value.
• Author and maintain product artifacts (PRDs, PRFAQs, strategy papers, etc.) to articulate vision, rationale, and trade-offs. Present and secure alignment with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Conduct product experiments, user research, benchmarking, and data analysis to derive actionable insights and inform data-driven decisions.
• Partner with Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Business owners to execute product initiatives.
• Conduct in-vehicle testing to ensure the end-to-end user experience meets Ford's rigorous quality and performance standards.
• Demonstrate deep customer empathy and advocate for user-centric design throughout the development process.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, 5+ years of product management or related technical experience, and demonstrated expertise in authoring PRDs, PRFAQs, and strategy papers.