Manager - Product Alliances

You will’ serve as a key member of the Product Alliances global team, managing Ford’s vehicle and component alliances with OEMs and JV partners throughout the product and engineering lifecycle.

What you'll do...

• Serve as a key member of the Product Alliances global team, managing Ford’s vehicle and component alliances with OEMs and JV partners throughout the product and engineering lifecycle.
• Align with Corporate Strategy and Partnership teams on global alliance activities.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, documentation, and amendments with internal and external legal teams.
• Build effective relationships with external alliance managers to facilitate efficient collaboration.
• Work cross‑functionally with internal departments such as Tech Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, and Office of General Council to manage alliances and resolve issues.
• Organize and manage alliance governance meetings and internal reviews.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of best practices for the product alliance team.

• You'll have...
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software, or Computer Engineering; or an equivalent degree.
• 5+ years of experience with embedded software development or similar software environment.
• 5+ years of experience with a software development environment.
• 5_ years of familiarity with product development, finance, and purchasing processes.
• Even better, you may have...
• M.S. In Electrical Engineering, Software or Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree.
• +10 years of experience with embedded software development or similar software environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and strategic thinking in dynamic environments.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts to non-experts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in project management, strategy, or planning.
• Ability to travel to Ford and partner sites in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and China.
• Experience with automated software development tools and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment.
• Proven experience in managing or developing external alliances.
• Experience with Ford electrical architectures and sub systems.
• Experience in multicultural teams is an asset.

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!

• 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
• 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.

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.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates.

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• Job Identification 56239
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date 12/24/2025, 03:51 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2101 Village Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)