Manager, Product Line Performance - NA Trucks

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees