Ford Pro · 1 day ago
Director of Product Management, Core Modernization
6000 Mercury Dr, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expFord Motor Credit Company (FMCC) is the Financial Services arm of Ford Motor Company, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. They are seeking a Director of Product Management, Core Modernization to lead the vision, planning, and implementation of their Core Platform modernization efforts, which includes overseeing a team of Product Managers and Analysts and collaborating with various stakeholders.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive Modernization Strategy: Lead the vision and roadmap for Core Modernization, transitioning legacy systems into scalable, AI-driven architectures that align with enterprise goals
Advance the Operating Model: Serve as a change agent to evolve the Product Operating Model, ensuring the organization is structured for rapid, iterative delivery using latest AI capabilities
Cultivate Talent: Build and mentor a high-performing team through active coaching, succession planning, and a culture of collaborative innovation
Orchestrate Transformation: Direct the end-to-end execution of large-scale programs, maintaining accountability for milestones, budgets, and all key program metrics
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Engineering, UX, and Program teams to deliver user-centric internal capabilities that drive agent productivity and operational efficiency
Data-Driven Prioritization: Establish frameworks to gauge product success, using data and stakeholder feedback to prioritize 'grow and run' business efforts effectively
Navigate Corporate Complexity: Unlock high-level roadblocks and align dependencies across global mission portfolios by building influential partnerships with senior leadership
Mitigate Systemic Risk: Proactively identify and resolve project risks and failures, ensuring transparent communication and alignment across global stakeholders and vendors
Scale Global Solutions: Coordinate cross-functional efforts to scale product capabilities across international markets while maintaining core platform integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of experience and education
12+ years of Product Management experience
6+ years of experience hiring, managing, and developing both individual contributors and leaders
Experience engaging at an executive level internally with cross-functional groups
Critical thinking/analytical leadership experience
Experience presenting to senior executive audiences
Experience working in a matrixed team structure and influencing across product areas
Preferred
Proven leader in strategic product management and large-scale program delivery, driving innovation from development through deployment
Extensive experience implementing and scaling AI solutions that enhance customer and agent experiences and deliver measurable value
Skilled in communicating a compelling vision, inspiring collaboration and creativity among cross-functional, matrixed teams
Expert at identifying opportunities for operational excellence and influencing without direct authority
Holds a Master's, MBA, PhD, or equivalent experience
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 Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
Recent News
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