Sr. Product Manager, ADAS + BlueCruise Strategy

Ford•Dearborn, MI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

In this position... The ADAS + BlueCruise Product team is looking for a Sr. Product Manager focused on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to deliver new product features, enhance product capabilities and user experience, and expand product channels to drive growth. What you'll do... Lead the discovery and business-case development for new strategic initiatives to ensure the product roadmap stays ahead of industry disruption and commoditization Evaluate and pilot expansion strategies into new vehicle segments, global markets, and untapped opportunities to scale ADAS and BlueCruise adoption beyond current channels Conduct deep-dive market analyses to identify potential customers, developing tailored product value propositions and feature sets that address the specific pain points of customers archetypes or geographic regions Synthesize complex competitive intelligence, technical roadmaps, and financial projections into high-impact presentations for executive leadership, providing the strategic clarity and data-backed recommendations required to secure buy-in You'll have... Bachelor’s Degree 5+ years of experience Demonstrated ability to achieve strategic goals in an innovative and fast-paced environment, and to evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong leadership and communication skills to manage stakeholders across the organization, including strong documentation skills A deep passion for your customers, their needs, and for building/shipping products to meet these needs Demonstrated effectiveness in complex organizations Even better, you may have... Domain knowledge in advanced driving systems or in-vehicle infotainment strongly preferred Prior experience in Strategy such as corporate strategy, product strategy, and/or consulting Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or a related field; Master of Business Administration The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the software systems underpinning our advanced driving features or the willingness and ability to learn them quickly. 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 changemaker, 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 parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MG3

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of experience
Demonstrated ability to achieve strategic goals in an innovative and fast-paced environment, and to evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong leadership and communication skills to manage stakeholders across the organization, including strong documentation skills
A deep passion for your customers, their needs, and for building/shipping products to meet these needs
Demonstrated effectiveness in complex organizations

Nice To Haves

Domain knowledge in advanced driving systems or in-vehicle infotainment strongly preferred
Prior experience in Strategy such as corporate strategy, product strategy, and/or consulting
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or a related field; Master of Business Administration
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the software systems underpinning our advanced driving features or the willingness and ability to learn them quickly.

Responsibilities

Lead the discovery and business-case development for new strategic initiatives to ensure the product roadmap stays ahead of industry disruption and commoditization
Evaluate and pilot expansion strategies into new vehicle segments, global markets, and untapped opportunities to scale ADAS and BlueCruise adoption beyond current channels
Conduct deep-dive market analyses to identify potential customers, developing tailored product value propositions and feature sets that address the specific pain points of customers archetypes or geographic regions
Synthesize complex competitive intelligence, technical roadmaps, and financial projections into high-impact presentations for executive leadership, providing the strategic clarity and data-backed recommendations required to secure buy-in

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

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