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Ford Pro · 1 day ago

Ford Customization Cycle Plan & Product Strategy Manager

1800 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI, 48101, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Pro is looking for a new Cycle Plan & Strategy Manager to join their Ford Customization Team. This role involves developing and driving a new cycle plan process and capital deployment strategy, while collaborating with various teams to ensure the cycle plan meets market needs and drives profitability.

AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with vehicle line planners to fill out a full cycle plan of accessories and buzz model packages through the business plan period

Drive deep customer understanding with GM/marketing teams to ensure Ford Customization cycle plan is filling in key gaps in the marketplace/Ford portfolio

Partner with finance on developing capital efficiency and return targets/metrics, ensuring investment in our most profitable programs

Lead the team to explore and execute on new areas of business and business models, e.g. partnering with Integrated Services on more digital accessory offerings)

Provide critical strategy development and analysis, working with Ford Customization strategy lead

Manage other special projects as needed, including partnership/supplier outreach, evaluation and management, customer research with CGI, etc

Be the champion of change and challenge the status quo

Represent Ford Customization in key cross-functional forums as required, ensuring broad awareness of the accessory cycle plan through the company

Qualification

Vehicle planningProgram managementProduct marketingStrategy experienceCross-functional leadershipProject managementVendor managementInterpersonal skillsTeamworkDecision making

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

5+ years of experience leading a diverse, cross-functional team

Vehicle planning, cycle plan, program management, product marketing, and/or strategy experience

Demonstrated success working on white space/ambiguous projects

Experience organizing and leading cross-functional stakeholders in POV alignment, planning and business integration activities

Preferred

Experience with accessories / buzz models a plus

Deep experience in the Ford system beyond VP/FCSD; proven track record of integration and knowledge of other functions and groups within Ford, particularly product development

Demonstrated understanding of the Ford Finance process used to create and approve business cases

Demonstrated ability to make business critical decisions and owning end-to-end implications of those decisions

Demonstrated project management skills

Ability to work independently yet collaboratively across organizations

Possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating integrity in all actions

Prior vendor/supplier management

Demonstrated extraordinary teamwork and leadership behaviors

Comfortable interfacing with Executive level leadership