Global Communications Strategy & Planning Manager
Global Communications Strategy & Planning Manager
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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 best-in-class high-impact communications programs that support our innovations industry leadership and commitment to social responsibility.
In this position
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Communications Strategy & Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in optimizing and evolving Fords Global Communications function. This position is critical for driving strategic planning measurement operational excellence and insights-driven decision-making directly supporting Fords key business priorities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in enhancing communication planning processes architectures and overall effectiveness across the function.
Responsibilities
What youll do
Strategic Communications Planning & Optimization:
- Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of communications planning models processes and templates to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage and support the annual and monthly communications planning cycles including operations reviews calendar management and collaboration site oversight.
- Assess existing communication processes to identify and implement improvements and support the communications risk and issues management framework.
Measurement Analysis & Strategic Insights:
- Drive a data-driven approach by synthesizing complex quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights presenting findings to business leaders to inform key decisions.
- Conduct audience research and white space analysis to tailor messaging and communication plans.
- Partner with the Global Communications analytics team to audit and improve reporting cadences evaluate communication impact against business objectives and provide data-driven recommendations for strategy optimization.
- Build maintain and share a Global Communications intelligence library encompassing cultural channel content audience and business insights.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Capability Building:
- Cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Global Communications Marketing and Investor Relations as well as external partners and agencies.
- Facilitate effective information dissemination within Global Communications through regular cadences.
- Develop and share best practices in communications strategy planning and measurement conducting global trainings to enhance team capabilities.
- Continuously deepen understanding of Fords business units products and strategic plans to ensure communications strategies are well-informed impactful and aligned with company objectives.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal development of functional competencies and leadership abilities.
Qualifications
Youll have
- 5-7 years of experience in a communications strategy brand strategy or planner role in-house and/or on the agency side - agency experience not required but a plus
- B.A. college degree in a relevant field such as communications journalism public relations or marketing
- 2 years of Project Management and/or Stakeholder Management
Even better you may have
- Ability to leverage data and business acumen for impactful strategic communications planning.
- Skill in crafting compelling narratives and fostering strong relationships to influence outcomes.
- Capacity to manage complex projects take initiative and thrive in dynamic environments.
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 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: New Hire Benefits
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
Onsite work 3-4 days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.#LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
