Strategy & Transformation Manager

Ford • Long Beach, CA

16h • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategy & Transformation Manager leads the end-to-end lifecycle of critical strategic initiatives for Model e, from initial problem-solving through operational rollout. This high-visibility role helps shape the long-term direction of a key Ford business unit through strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The position is suited to a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The role is hybrid, with four days per week on-site at an assigned Ford facility and one optional remote day per week. Candidates may be based at Ford’s Dearborn/Detroit, Michigan (Global HQ / Michigan Central) or Long Beach, California (EVDC) locations.

Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Transformation, the manager will develop and deliver the business’s long-range strategy, lead workstreams, develop data-driven recommendations, and track the performance of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience successfully launching and scaling innovative projects or businesses, preferably in automotive or technology; alternatively, at least 4 years of experience with a master’s degree.
• Experience leading high-impact cross-functional projects at global scale and working across organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data synthesis skills, including the ability to turn information into actionable recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build consensus and mobilize teams.
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams, challenging the status quo, and developing creative solutions to complex issues.
• Basic understanding of relevant technologies, market dynamics, and the regulatory landscape.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint for senior-executive presentations, Excel for mathematical modeling of large datasets, and Word for white papers.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or another advanced degree.
• Previous experience in strategy organizations or management consulting firms in Manager or Senior Manager roles.
• Experience leading strategy projects and large-scale global programs or projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Frame and structure problem-solving across assigned workstreams in collaboration with strategy leadership and stakeholders.
• Determine effective approaches to complex problems and collaborate with engineering, product development, marketing, and finance teams to define strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for differentiation.
• Lead evaluations of potential partnerships, acquisitions, and new business models.
• Develop a robust, data-driven fact base, prioritize key conclusions, and independently recommend initiatives or operational improvements.
• Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to keep strategies competitive and compliant.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to assess strategic initiative performance and inform adjustments.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• 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