Manager - Product Alliances

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position... You will s erve 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 Noth 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

Responsibilities

• 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 product alliance team.

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