Technology Program Manager- Retail Network and Strategy

Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Model E team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

The Technology Program Manager- Retail Network and Strategy for Model e is responsible for delivering efficient and effective strategies that support the Retail Network & Strategy team’s success. This individual is focused on the planning, tracking and executing of programs and products that revolve around dealer facing technology and digital Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies. **

Responsibilities**

What you'll do...

• Partner with multiple business and technical functions to plan and deliver GTM strategies for digital initiatives being shipped to Dealer Network.
• Coordinate Model e standards technology including assistance on the launch and maintenance of the Model e Dealer Dashboard for the North America region.
• Work alongside internal Network Development, Data & Analytics teams and external vendors to deeply understand US Dashboard trajectories to inform data requirements, timelines and deliverables.
• Support the ongoing development of a roadmap and project plans with a scale-forward approach to ensure programs are robust and meet organizational goals.
• Interface with internal and cross-functional teams to define program controls and oversee day-to-day operational processes.
• Work cross-functionally with eCommerce and product teams to define and implement digital GTM strategies where they intersect with Retail Network & Strategy Teams.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
• 4 + years of Program / Project/ Product Management or Lead Experience with skills including a combination of:
  • Communication: Strong ability to navigate and build Cross-Functional relationships. Gain buy-in and influence across the Model e organization.
  • Stakeholder Management: Identification of stakeholders and their roles, keeping them updated on project / program process, addressing concerns and seeking + implementing feedback.
  • Planning & Processes: Preparation of detailed project / program plan working with business stakeholders to understand requirements. Creation of repeatable process for initiation, tracking, governance, review and delivery.
  • Best Practices: Establishment of learnings, best practices, tools and technologies across projects and programs.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree
• Product development experience - Understanding of road mapping and product lifecycle management (from ideation to market launch).

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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