Strategy & Transformation Manager

Ford Motor • Detroit, MI

2d • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads strategic initiatives for Model e, a critical Ford business unit, across their end-to-end lifecycle—from initial problem-solving through operational rollout. The position helps shape the unit’s long-term direction and works with strategy leadership and stakeholders to develop and deliver its long-range strategy. It involves strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, evaluation of partnerships, acquisitions and new business models, and cross-functional collaboration to align strategy with market demands and support company growth. The role also develops data-driven recommendations, presents strategic insights to senior management, and monitors performance and external developments to keep strategies competitive and compliant.

The position reports to the Director of Strategy & Transformation. It follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week on-site at an assigned Ford facility and one optional remote day per week. The role is location-agnostic across Ford’s primary innovation hubs, with Dearborn/Detroit, Michigan, and Long Beach, California, listed as possible locations. The salary range is $112,680–$212,760. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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, problem-solving, and data-synthesis abilities, including turning analysis into actionable strategic 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, 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Previous experience in strategy organizations or management consulting firms in Manager or Senior Manager roles.
• 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 with strategy leadership and stakeholders.
• Determine effective approaches to solving complex problems.
• 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.
• Oversee development of a data-driven fact base and independently develop recommendations for 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 keep strategies competitive and compliant.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to track strategic initiative performance and inform adjustments.
• Lead and deliver the business’s long-range strategy and strategic initiatives through operational rollout.

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