Technology Communications Director
Technology Communications Director
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Job Description
With a career on the Ford Communications team you can bring the message of our exciting innovations to the world! Youll help build and protect our global reputation build stakeholder trust and further our mission of becoming the worlds most trusted mobility company. Youll be part of a dedicated organization delivering bestinclass highimpact communications programs that support our innovations industry leadership and commitment to social responsibility.
The Director Technology Communications is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and amplifying Fords technology narrative positioning the company as a leader in automotive innovation. This role encompasses industry analyst relations emerging technology communications engineering innovation storytelling and digital platform driving nextgeneration customer experiences. The Director will develop and execute comprehensive enterpriselevel communication strategies that align with Fords overall business objectives safeguarding and advancing Fords reputation as a technology and innovation leader in the automotive industry.
In this position
This leader will work crossfunctionally to define and drive the next phase of Fords technology narrative engaging in both external and internal storytelling around advanced engineering nextgen powertrain development cybersecurity artificial intelligence (AI) the advancement of the digital platform driving nextgeneration customer experiences and other techrelated areas. The Director will collaborate closely with Ford Communications teams Global Strategy Investor Relations (IR) Government Affairs and relevant research and engineering teams to ensure a consistent and harmonized technology narrative across all key business units and functions.
Responsibilities
What youll do
Strategic Communications:
- Partner closely with senior executives research and advanced engineering teams business unit leaders IR Government Affairs and members of the Ford Communications team to ensure alignment and effective of the technology communications strategy.
- Anticipate and proactively address potential technologyrelated communication challenges and opportunities.
Industry Analyst Relations:
- Lead the development and of Fords industry analyst relations (IAR) strategy aligning it with the companys business objectives product roadmaps and overall communications goals.
- Cultivate and maintain strong trusted relationships with key industry analysts covering automotive mobility cybersecurity artificial intelligence (AI) manufacturing technologies and digital platforms.
- Orchestrate analyst briefings product demos and advisory sessions to educate analysts on Fords technology vision strategy products and competitive differentiation.
- Monitor and analyze analyst reports research and commentary to identify trends competitive insights and opportunities for Ford to influence the market narrative.
Executive Communications:
- Develop and refine key external messages for technologyrelated announcements partnerships and initiatives.
- Ensure the Executive Leadership Team is equipped to effectively communicate Fords technology vision and strategy to external audiences.
- Craft compelling speeches presentations and talking points for executives on technologyrelated topics.
- Rapid Response and Media Relations:
- In collaboration with the product and corporate communications teams you will help with the management of new technology issues articulate and advocate for a course of action and prepare for issues before they happen.
- Serve as a key point of contact for media inquiries related to technology issues.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with a broad range of industry influencers including customers partners technology vendors trade/tech/business press and industry analysts.
Qualifications
Youll have
- 15 years of progressive experience in strategic communications media relations industry analyst relations and/or related technology communications roles within a complex global organization.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing successful technology communications strategies that align with business objectives.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with industry analysts and technology influencers.
- Deep understanding of the automotive industry emerging technologies (e.g. AI ADAS) and digital platforms.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear compelling narratives.
- Strong executive presence and ability to effectively communicate with and influence senior executives.
- Proven ability to manage a team develop talent and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Exceptional media relations skills and the ability to secure positive media coverage for technologyrelated initiatives.
- Track record of developing strategic impactful communications plans across internal earned owned and paid media channels.
- Ability to multitask prioritize and operate with flexibility in a fastpaced environment to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
What youll receive in return
AspartoftheFordfamilyyoullenjoyexcellentcompensationandacomprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savingsandstockinvestmentplansincentivecompensationandmuchmore. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Our benefits summary can be found here.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This is a Leadership Level 4 opportunity.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call.
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Employment Type
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