Ford Motor Company · 1 week ago
Manager - Product Alliances
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Manager for their Product Alliances team. This role involves managing vehicle and component alliances, coordinating with various teams, and fostering relationships with external partners throughout the product lifecycle.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the Product Alliances global team, managing Ford’s vehicle and component alliances with OEMs and JV partners throughout the product and engineering lifecycle
Align with Corporate Strategy and Partnership teams on global alliance activities
Coordinate contract negotiations, documentation, and amendments with internal and external legal teams
Build effective relationships with external alliance managers to facilitate efficient collaboration
Work cross-functionally with internal departments such as Tech Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, and Office of General Council to manage alliances and resolve issues
Organize and manage alliance governance meetings and internal reviews
Contribute to the development and dissemination of best practices for product alliance team
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software, or Computer Engineering; or an equivalent degree
5+ years of experience with embedded software development or similar software environment
5+ years of experience with a software development environment
5+ years of familiarity with product development, finance, and purchasing processes
Preferred
M.S. In Electrical Engineering, Software or Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree
+10 years of experience with embedded software development or similar software environment
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and strategic thinking in dynamic environments
Strong ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts to non-experts
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Experience in project management, strategy, or planning
Ability to travel to Ford and partner sites in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and China
Experience with automated software development tools and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
Proven experience in managing or developing external alliances
Experience with Ford electrical architectures and sub systems
Experience in multicultural teams is an asset
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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