Ford Motor Company · 14 hours ago
Director, Connected Vehicle Cloud Platform Strategy
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expFord Motor Company is committed to redefining mobility and creating a better world through innovative vehicle designs. They are seeking a Director for the Connected Vehicle Cloud Platform Strategy to manage the platform's vision and strategy, ensuring it meets the needs of global automotive customers while collaborating with product and engineering teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and champion the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Connected Vehicle Cloud Platform, aligning it with overall company objectives and product strategies
Oversee and guide the platform's architecture, ensuring it is designed for reliability, security, scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams (e.g., Security, Operations) to define requirements, prioritize development efforts, and ensure successful delivery and operation of platform capabilities
Utilize your deep understanding of IoT technologies, including vehicle connectivity, cloud platforms, data ingestion & analytics, mobile app integration, and smart device ecosystems, to make informed technical and strategic decisions
Ensure the platform meets stringent requirements for regulatory compliance, reliability, performance, and security, working with engineering and business teams to establish and monitor key metrics (SLOs, KPIs)
Own and manage the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis for the platform, identifying cost drivers and opportunities for optimization
Develop and execute robust Lifecycle Management (LCM) plans for various platform components and technologies, ensuring currency and supportability
Define and manage End-of-Life (EOL) plans for deprecated platform elements, planning for smooth transitions
Communicate platform status, roadmap, and technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive landscapes relevant to automotive IoT platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Proven experience managing technical platforms, ideally within the IoT, cloud services, or automotive domain. Experience with cost analysis (TCO) and technical lifecycle management (LCM, EOL)
Strong technical background with an understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure
Deep knowledge of key IoT technologies as listed (vehicle connectivity, cloud platforms, data analytics, mobile apps, smart devices)
Experience working closely with both Product and Engineering teams in an Agile or similar development environment. Ability to define and manage technical roadmaps and backlogs
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable terms for non-technical audiences
15+ years of progressive experience in platform management or technical leadership
Direct experience in the automotive industry or with connected device technologies (telematics, vehicle data, etc.)
Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across large, complex organizations
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant technical field or MBA
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
Recent News
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