Manager Product Alliances

Dearborn, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

In this position...

You will serve as a key member of the Product Alliances global team managing Fords vehicle and component alliances with OEMs and JV partners throughout the product and engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

Serve as a key member of the Product Alliances global team managing Fords vehicle and component alliances with OEMs and JV partners throughout the product and engineering lifecycle.
Align with Corporate Strategy and Partnership teams on global alliance activities.
Coordinate contract negotiations documentation and amendments with internal and external legal teams.
Build effective relationships with external alliance managers to facilitate efficient collaboration.
Work cross-functionally with internal departments such as Tech Strategy Corporate Strategy Product Development Purchasing Marketing Manufacturing Finance Government Affairs Public Affairs and Office of General Council to manage alliances and resolve issues.
Organize and manage alliance governance meetings and internal reviews.
Contribute to the development and dissemination of best practices for product alliance team.

Qualifications

Youll have...

B.S. in Electrical Engineering Software or Computer Engineering; or an equivalent degree.
5 years of experience with embedded software development or similar software environment.
5 years of experience with a software development environment.
5 years of familiarity with product development finance and purchasing processes.

Even better you may have...

M.S. In Electrical Engineering Software or Computer Engineering or an equivalent degree.
10 years of experience with embedded software development or similar software environment.
Demonstrated initiative adaptability and strategic thinking in dynamic environments.
Strong ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts to non-experts.
Excellent interpersonal communication presentation and negotiation skills.
Experience in project management strategy or planning.
Ability to travel to Ford and partner sites in Noth America Europe Asia Pacific and China.
Experience with automated software development tools and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment.
Proven experience in managing or developing external alliances.
Experience with Ford electrical architectures and sub systems.
Experience in multicultural teams is an asset

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 ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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: 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.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates.

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