Manager, Product Line Performance - NA Trucks

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position... 

Be a key member of the Truck Product Line Performance team and own critical projects and workstreams that shape the future of North American Truck portfolio. You will tackle our most complex business problems—from near-term profit improvement to long term portfolio strategy—and transform insights into clear, actionable recommendations that set the direction for where F-150, Ranger, and Maverick will play and how they win.

What you'll do...

Execute Product Line Performance workstream initiatives and drive rapid progress to identify and deliver profit improvement actions 

Apply customer insights, competitive intelligence, regulatory and market trends to identify opportunities to improve existing or to create new products and experiences 

Lead effective Strategy development to bolster existing truck portfolio and identify new whitespace opportunities

Identify and lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, coordinating with other GM pillars and specialized Ford skill teams such as Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, Purchasing, and PD 

Distill data, insights, and information into compelling, easy-to-digest presentation materials, and drive discussions with Ford senior leadership 

Strong planning and execution skills with a focus on delivery

Ability to lead a diverse multi-functional team

Comfort interacting with and presenting to leaders

Solid understanding of project management principles, and ability to construct and drive milestones on whitespace projects

High energy self-starter with ability to take ownership and deliver results with minimal direction

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree required

3+ years experience in strategy, finance, consulting, product planning or similar field 

3+ years of experience with demonstrated ability to structure complex problems, conduct quantitative analysis, and develop data-driven insights using a hypothesis-led approach and communicate results with senior leadership.

3+ years of proven ability to navigate large, matrixed organizations, build trust and drive outcomes in cross-functional teams through logical reasoning and compelling storytelling.

Even better, you may have...

MBA strongly preferred

High energy self-starter with ability to take ownership and deliver results with minimal direction

Highly analytical and data-driven, with a passion for going deep into diverse data sets and scenario-based financial models to find actionable insights.

Organized and dynamic, able to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and adapt as new information becomes available.

Automotive industry and/or Product Management experience 

Comfortable working in a fast paced, fluid environment where priorities shift on a regular basis

Ability to break down complex tasks or requirements into simpler, more manageable tasks

Delivers results consistently even under tough circumstances and has the aptitude to recognize roadblocks and escalate issues as needed

Experience communicating with and influencing functional and technical team members at all levels in the organization

Accountable and action-oriented, with a drive to see your work create a tangible impact on the business.

Proven ability to deliver clear and persuasive recommendations to senior leadership through written narratives, verbal briefings, and presentation decks.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

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. 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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