Product Line Owner

Ford • Allen Park, MI

10d

About The Position

Working alongside Engineering, Design, and Operations teams, you will utilize your full playbook to drive delivery and ongoing support. Established and active employee resource groups Drive Strategic Initiatives: Provide strategic leadership for the launch and scaling of new business initiatives for FSR+ and LSR+. Roadmap & Reporting: Manage product line status updates, long-term planning, and roadmaps; lead report-outs for key leadership meetings. Infrastructure Management: Build a strong operational infrastructure within the team by establishing clear processes, integrated timelines, and performance expectations. Mentorship & Growth: Provide direct leadership and professional development for Product Owners, fostering a high-performance team culture. "One Ford" Orientation: Act as a culture champion, utilizing a "One Ford" mindset to influence stakeholders and lead successful cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or similar field
• 3+ years of progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines as a Product Manager, Program Manager, or similar role.
• 3+ years of product management experience owning and driving roadmap strategy and definition.
• 3+ years of experience with end-to-end product delivery in a fast-paced, agile environment where priorities shift regularly.
• 3+ years of experience in front-end customer experience products and managing a complex backlog with many stakeholders.
• 3+ years of experience as a people leader, coaching and guiding direct reports and team(s)
• Experience managing product development within JIRA or a similar Agile project management tool.
• A self-starter attitude, who is customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and an enthusiastic team player.
• Firm grasp of capacity-based planning and strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• A Master of Science in Project Management, MBA in Project Management or MBA in Agile Management
• A technical background with the ability to quickly understand a specific domain and identify trends and opportunities in that space.
• Dealership service or parts business and/or partner tool experiences.
• Experience in applying Human Centered Design and "design thinking" methodologies to product development.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery and ongoing support.
• Provide strategic leadership for the launch and scaling of new business initiatives for FSR+ and LSR+.
• Manage product line status updates, long-term planning, and roadmaps; lead report-outs for key leadership meetings.
• Build a strong operational infrastructure within the team by establishing clear processes, integrated timelines, and performance expectations.
• Provide direct leadership and professional development for Product Owners, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Act as a culture champion, utilizing a "One Ford" mindset to influence stakeholders and lead successful cross-functional projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level