Product Manager, Audio

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Launched in 2023 Integrated Services creates and markets new customer experiences by integrating hardware software and services across Ford Blue Model e and Ford Pro. These products and services allow Fords retail and commercial customers to customize their vehicles like never before with OTA (over-the-air)-driven experiences that grow better over time. Ford is developing leadership at the forefront of connected digital platforms that will revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function the way people interact with them and the value those vehicles provide.

As a Product Manager for Audio youll shape and execute the strategy for next-generation audio capabilities across Fords digital cabin. Youll translate customer needs regulatory requirements and business objectives into clear product requirements own the backlog and drive the full lifecycle from concept to delivery and continuous optimization. Youll lead product discovery initiatives and leverage data to guide decisions. Youll partner with fellow Product Managers Design Engineering Marketing and Business stakeholders to build the future of audio experiences across both Ford and Lincoln brands.

What youll do...

• Shape and execute the audio product strategy in collaboration with the Senior Product Manager and product leadership.
• Translate customer needs regulatory requirements and business objectives into clear product requirements and success criteria.
• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle by prioritizing the backlog based on impact feasibility scalability and customer value.
• Author and maintain product artifacts (PRDs PRFAQs strategy papers etc.) to articulate vision rationale and trade-offs. Present and secure alignment with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Conduct product experiments user research benchmarking and data analysis to derive actionable insights and inform data-driven decisions.
• Partner with Design Engineering Marketing and Business owners to execute product initiatives.
• Conduct in-vehicle testing to ensure the end-to-end user experience meets Fords rigorous quality and performance standards.
• Demonstrate deep customer empathy and advocate for user-centric design throughout the development process.
  

Youll have....

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering Business or a related technical field.
• 5 years of product management or related technical experience with a track record of successful product launches in a high-scale environment.
• 5 years of experience involving product discovery user research experiments benchmarking and data-driven decision making.
• Demonstrated expertise authoring PRDs PRFAQs and strategy papers.
• Proficiency with data visualization and metrics storytelling (e.g. dashboards A/B results).
• Experience using modern product management tools including Figma for design review/prototyping and Jira for backlog management

Even better you may have...

• Automotive or related industry experience is preferred.
• Masters degree preferred

Work Requirements:

• On-site presence in Dearborn MI office (minimum of 4 days per week or as required).
• Valid drivers license and willingness to complete training to operate Ford test vehicles on public roads (may require written and/or in-vehicle drive evaluation).
• Ability to travel outside Dearborn MI for cross-site collaboration (occasional)
  

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.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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