Product Planning Specialist (Lincoln)
Product Planning Specialist (Lincoln)
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Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Product Developmentuses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!
In this position...
The selected candidate will join the Lincoln Vehicle Planning & Strategy team. Candidates will have extensive interaction with cross-functional and regional (BU) management teams to lead programs through the Pre
This is a hybrid opportunity and the team is normally onsite 3 days/ week in Dearborn MI.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Support development of compelling product proposition to meet customer expectations - Support development of prioritized customer experiences; Support identification of the Winning Aspiration and profitability objective; Translate customer priorities into actionable items; Drive feature creation/prioritization and incorporation; Supportcustomer research events
- Lead program assumptions development process - Lead process with functions and attribute leads to define efficient program content that meets all program requirements; Develop and maintain program assumptions to support the Planning process
- Lead development of cost targets to be compatible with profitability and revenue strategies Lead business case analyses of program choices; optimize Corporate financial targets
- Lead Milestone paper creation and reviews Develop strategic theme / narrative financial schedules action descriptions and metrics updates that lead to alignment and approval
- Support definition of FAR business strategy grounded in design thinking using strategic choice cascades - Drive ecosystem business model development
- Championteam culture and people development
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
- 3 years of experience in a large enterprise or global company.
- 5 years of experience in a Business Strategy Program/Project Management and/or Technical Planning role with skills including:
- Strong Business Acumen & Strategic Planning / Thinking with a Global / Enterprise mindset; willingness to challenge past norms to define future success
- Well-developed ability to shape the product strategy while leaning on project management skills
- A strong desire to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability and willingness to navigate in a process-less space and still achieve aspirational results.
- Ability to work with all employee levels from technical personnel to senior management
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Experience in working across cultural and organizational borders
Even better you may have
- MBA or Masters Degree in Engineering or related field
- Automotive Industry experience.
- Self-motivated eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision (strong)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of GPDS and GTDS processes and deliverables
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 the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
- Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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.
For more information on salary and benefits click here:
position is a leadership level 6
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Employment Type
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