Ford Pro Strategy and Insights Manager
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17 hours ago
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Job Summary
About Us
Lead. Grow. Transform.
FordMotorCompany isconstantly evolving and innovating committed to delivering smarter more connected vehicles for all Australians now and for generations to come.
Fords International Markets Group (IMG) oversees a diverse portfolio ofhigh potentialemerged and emerging markets including regions like Africa Australia the Middle East New Zealand South Korea and ASEAN countries. Its strategycentresonleveragingstrong positions in compact pickups and commercial vehicles (like the Ranger and Everest) tailoring products for regional needs andoptimizingimport and after-sales opportunities.
Ignited by customer needs and expectations Ford Pro helps power the growth and productivity of every business today and tomorrow. We are committed to accelerate productivity and sustainability for our commercial customers with a one-stop-shop of vehicles/services dedicated to our customers.
About the Role
As the Ford Pro Strategy & Insights Manager you will lead the development of customer-backed strategies for our comprehensive portfolio of vehicles software and services. By owning the end-to-end insight loop you will synthesize internal and external insights to define winning propositions and strategic segment choices. Your work ensures that Ford Pros ecosystemfrom upfitting and telematics to charging and financeremains at the forefront of the commercial customers evolving needs.
This position reports directly to the Product & Strategy Director and can be based at either our Melbourne Dubai Riyadh or Bangkok office.
Responsibilities
Holistic Customer Insight: Synthesize internal and external research to build a 360-degree view of commercial customer needs across key Essential Economy vocations such as construction delivery and emergency services.
Strategic Trend Forecasting: Monitor macro-trendsincluding electrification autonomy and last-mile logisticsto predict how shifting duty cycles and ownership models will impact future portfolio requirements.
Competitive Intelligence: Maintain a rigorous understanding of the competitive landscape tracking rival product launches footprint changes and the introduction of non-vehicle solutions.
Portfolio Strategy Development: Define a clear long-term vision for the vehicle and solutions portfolio identifying which customer segments to prioritize and how the Ford Pro ecosystem will outperform the competition.
Cross-Functional Advocacy: Serve as the primary champion for the commercial customer within the organization ensuring their functional and operational needs are integrated into all Ford Pro workstreams.
Business & Financial Modelling: Lead early-stage business case development by assessing market size (TAM/SAM) forecasting volumes and modelling revenue and margin implications to ensure financial viability.
Research Leadership: Partner with the Global Consumer Insights (GCI) team to commission and scope new research projects proactively closing data gaps to inform strategic decision-making.
Executive Storytelling & Influence: Distil vast amounts of disparate data into simple actionable strategies and compelling presentations that influence senior leadership and cross-functional planning partners.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business marketing or engineering.
7 years of professional experience in Product Strategy or Planning.
Automotive industry experience is essential.
Expertise in transforming customer voice and market data into product strategy.
Highly Desirable
MBA or relevant masters degree.
Deep domain knowledge of the commercial vehicle market and its unique customer segments.
If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process please contact our Talent and Inclusion Lead Sarah at .
Applicants must be legally authorised to work in either Australia Thailand UAE and/or Saudi Arabia. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
---Applications will close on Sunday 8 February 2026 however please do not delay your application as interviews may commence before this date---
Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
*Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Limited ACN(Ford) is collecting your personal information in order to consider you for a role at Ford.Ford may also collect personal information about you from third parties such as refereess and recruitment agencies for this purpose.Ford may disclose your personal information to its related companies and third party service providers for purposes such as screening and background checks aptitude testing and health and safety and human resources management activities.Fords privacy policy (available at) states how you can seek to access or correct any personal information Ford holds about you
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Customer Segmentation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Customer relationship management
- Management Consulting
- Google Suite
- Analytics
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