Strategy & Transformation Manager

In this position…

Work Location and Hybrid Model:

At Ford, we believe that working together in person accelerates our transformation into a more dynamic and innovative company. This position follows our hybrid work pattern:

• On-Site:
  Four days per week at your assigned Ford facility.
• Remote:
  One day per week optional remote work.

This role is location-agnostic across our primary innovation hubs. The successful candidate may choose to be based out of one of the following locations:

• Dearborn/Detroit, MI (Global HQ / Michigan Central)
• Long Beach, CA (EVDC)

What You’ll Do…

As a Strategy & Transformation Manager reporting to the Director of Strategy & Transformation, you will play a key leadership role developing and delivering the business's long-range strategy. In this role, you will:

• Generate Hypotheses: Rigorously and analytically frame and structure the problem-solving process across topics on your assigned work stream(s), working with strategy leadership and/or stakeholders.
• Structure and Solve The Problem: Determine the most efficient and effective approach to solve complex problems. Collaborate with engineering, product development, marketing, and finance teams to define strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.
• Conduct Analyses: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify key trends, customer needs, and opportunities for strategic differentiation. Lead the evaluation of potential partnerships, acquisitions, and new business models to enhance our strategy.
• Convert Insights into Competitive Advantage: Oversee the development of a robust, data-driven fact base that moves beyond 'interesting' data to 'decisive' action. You will prioritize key conclusions and independently develop sound recommendations on key initiatives or operational improvements.
• Communicate Effectively and Persuasively: Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Check & Act: Monitor and respond to industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to ensure our strategies remain competitive and compliant. Develop metrics and KPIs to track the performance of strategic initiatives and inform necessary adjustments.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience successfully launching and scaling innovative projects or businesses, preferably in the automotive or technology sectors(or 4+ years of experience with a Master's degree)
• Proven experience leading high impact cross-functional projects at global scale, working with various levels of the organization. Inherently curious, analytically inclined and love solving complex problems.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build consensus and mobilize teams towards shared goals.
• Analytical prowess with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and challenging the status quo, being self-driven, and bringing creative solutions to lead the resolution of complex issues.
• Basic understanding of relevant technologies, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (written presentations for a senior executive audience), Excel (mathematical modeling of large data sets), Word (white papers).

Even better, you may have...

• Previous roles within Strategy organizations or at Management Consulting firms in Manager or Senior Manager roles.
• Prior experience leading strategy projects and…