Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

Job-:
Strategy

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

If you possess exceptional business acumen and the ability to see the forest AND the trees, you can make the most of your unique insight and expertise as part of Ford’s Global Strategy team. We provide the thought leadership that helps advance Ford’s strategic objectives. We translate information into action as we apply in-depth knowledge to enable timely decisions and responsible allocation of enterprise  this position...

Ford's Corporate Strategy team tackles the most impactful strategic challenges for the global enterprise, focusing on complex issues and defining choices to advance Ford+ objectives. This diverse team structures ambiguous problems, offering objective, data-driven recommendations. They foster a collegial environment that encourages open dialogue, outside-the-box thinking, and an 'experience hierarchy' where perspectives are pressure-tested with strong analytical and strategic thinking.

The team operates on an apprenticeship model, allowing members to solve complex issues while building strategic skills. Engagement managers are central to project success and team member development.

All candidates invited to interview for this role will be required to go through a behavioral interview as well as solve a case interview. If you do not have prior case interviewing experience, the hiring team will provide resources prior to the interview.

Qualifications You'll have...Bachelor’s degree

Demonstrated thought leadership and subject matter expertise in your chosen domain.

Minimum 10 years of experience (or Master’s Degree and 7-10 years of experience) in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.

Comfort with ambiguity and ability to structure/solve problems on your own projects and for the broader team.

Proven experience leading high impact cross-functional projects at a global scale, working with various levels of the organization.

Inherently curious, analytically inclined and love solving problems.

Understand the fundamentals of the automotive industry dynamics, trends, company operations, and managerial accounting is a must.

Track record of challenging the status quo and bringing creative solutions to complex issues.

Love teaching and mentoring colleagues.

Advanced proficiency in Powerpoint (written presentations for a senior audience), Excel (mathematical modeling of large data sets), word (white papers).Even better, you may have...MBA preferred.

Prior experience leading strategy projects or large-scale programs/projects at a global scale.

Prior experience in a professional services firm (e.g., consulting, private equity, investment banking).Technical background with advanced data analytics experience.

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 change maker, 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…