Strategy & Transformation Manager

Ford Motor Company • Detroit, MI

4h • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategy & Transformation Manager leads workstreams across the end-to-end lifecycle of Model e’s critical strategic initiatives, from initial problem-solving through operational rollout. The role helps shape the long-term direction of a critical Ford business unit and supports strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to align strategies with market demands and company growth. It is a hands-on leadership position in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The position is hybrid and may be based at Ford’s Dearborn/Detroit, Michigan or Long Beach, California innovation hubs. Employees work on-site four days per week, with one optional remote day. Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Transformation, the manager develops and delivers the business’s long-range strategy, coordinates with engineering, product development, marketing, finance, and other stakeholders, and presents recommendations to senior management. The role also monitors market, regulatory, and technological developments and establishes metrics to evaluate 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 with multiple organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, including synthesizing data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity and drive 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, working independently, and developing creative solutions to complex issues.
• Basic understanding of relevant technologies, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint for senior-executive presentations, Excel for mathematical modeling of large data sets, and Word for white papers.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Previous experience in a strategy organization or management consulting firm in a Manager or Senior Manager role.
• Prior experience leading strategy projects and large-scale programs or projects globally with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Frame and structure problem-solving across assigned workstreams, generating hypotheses with strategy leadership and stakeholders.
• Determine effective approaches to complex problems and collaborate across engineering, product development, marketing, and finance to define strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for differentiation.
• Lead evaluation of potential partnerships, acquisitions, and new business models.
• Develop a robust, data-driven fact base; prioritize conclusions and make recommendations on initiatives and operational improvements.
• Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, supporting alignment with corporate goals.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to maintain competitive and compliant strategies.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to track 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 back-up child care.
• 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