Director of Product Management, Core Modernization

Ford Motor Credit Company (FMCC) is the Financial Services arm of Ford Motor Company and is headquartered in Dearborn Michigan. Ford Credit Europe (FCE) is part of the Ford Motor Credit Company and headquartered in Dunton UK. Ford Credits business consists of financing Ford and Lincoln vehicles and services for Ford and Lincoln dealers commercial customers and consumer/retail customers. Its business activities are concentrated in financing and leasing of automobile and software services.

Ford Credit competes based on service and financing rate programs including those sponsored by Ford. A key foundation of its service is providing broad and consistent purchasing policies for retail installment sale and lease contracts and consistent support for dealer financing requirements across economic cycles. These policies have helped Ford Credit build strong relationships with Fords dealer network that enhance competitiveness. Ford Credit also provides commercial financing and lines of credit to dealerships selling Ford Motor Company products. Ford Credit also owns Lincoln Automotive Financial Services the arm that finances Lincoln vehicles.

In this position...

Ford Credit is looking for a Director of Product Management Core Modernization to lead the vision planning and implementation of its Core Platform modernization efforts. This multi-year initiative aims to update Ford Credits essential platforms such as originations receivables and servicing. The program encompasses all customer segments including commercial consumers and internal client groups like Ford Motor Company.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Drive Modernization Strategy:Lead the vision and roadmap for Core Modernization transitioning legacy systems into scalable AI-driven architectures that align with enterprise goals.

• Advance the Operating Model:Serve as a change agent to evolve the Product Operating Model ensuring the organization is structured for rapid iterative delivery using latest AI capabilities.

• Cultivate Talent:Build and mentor a high-performing team through active coaching succession planning and a culture of collaborative innovation.

Execution & Delivery

• Orchestrate Transformation:Direct the end-to-end execution of large-scale programs maintaining accountability for milestones budgets and all key program metrics.

• Cross-Functional Partnership:Collaborate with Engineering UX and Program teams to deliver user-centric internal capabilities that drive agent productivity and operational efficiency.

• Data-Driven Prioritization:Establish frameworks to gauge product success using data and stakeholder feedback to prioritize grow and run business efforts effectively.

Influence & Risk Management

• Navigate Corporate Complexity:Unlock high-level roadblocks and align dependencies across global mission portfolios by building influential partnerships with senior leadership.

• Mitigate Systemic Risk:Proactively identify and resolve project risks and failures ensuring transparent communication and alignment across global stakeholders and vendors.

• Scale Global Solutions:Coordinate cross-functional efforts to scale product capabilities across international markets while maintaining core platform integrity.

• Bachelors degree or combination of experience and education

• 12 years of Product Management experience

• 6 years of experience hiring managing and developing both individual contributors and leaders

• Experience engaging at an executive level internally with cross-functional groups

• Critical thinking/analytical leadership experience

• Experience presenting to senior executive audiences.

• Experience working in a matrixed team structure and influencing across product areas

Even better you may have...

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 4.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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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