Director of Digital Product, Build

Dearborn, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

In this position...

To deliver world-class digital experiences aligned to our brand pillars with quality speed and scale we are evolving from a program-by-program model to a platform-led approach. This framework enables us to deliver the 80 percent of core experiences that make our vehicles exceptional daily drivers and build long-term loyalty while also delivering the 20 percent of domain-specific experiences that attract new customers to Ford.

As the Director of Digital Product Build you will own the vision strategy and execution of the digital Build domain. This senior leadership role requires a deep understanding of Truck and Van customers and the seamless integration of software and hardware. You will work in close partnership with Digital Product Design and Engineering to define the strategy and drive execution leading the Build domain across both retail and commercial contexts and ensuring differentiated high-impact experiences for retail apex customers and business customers alike.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

Define and evangelize a multi-year digital product strategy for the Build Domain balancing the distinct needs of Build Personal (retail) and Build Business (fleet) customers.

Leverage deep knowledge of the truck van and fleet industries to solve segment-specific challenges.

Develop and own the product roadmap by making rigorous data-driven trade-offs to ensure resources are focused on high-value initiatives.

Cultivate deep customer empathy and lead discovery efforts to transform the requirements of truck and van users into high-impact digital solutions.

Apply a sophisticated product sense to balance utility-first requirements for commercial operators (uptime cost safety productivity) with experience-first expectations for retail buyers (lifestyle premium experiences aesthetics).

Drive the full product lifecycle from initial concept and prototyping to global launch establishing North Star metrics to measure success and ROI.

Partner with Engineering Design Strategy and Studio teams to ensure digital products are intuitively integrated into the physical vehicle environment (e.g. in-vehicle screens and controls).

Collaborate with senior leadership across the enterprise to manage dependencies remove roadblocks and ensure total alignment on Build Domain objectives.

Foster a culture of excellence by mentoring product managers and lead teams to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in engineering. Masters Preferred

10 years experience in retail and commercial truck and van programs specifically in customer facing digital experiences (E.g. towing upfitter pro power onboard etc.)

Deep understanding of both the Retail and Commercial customers who buy and use our Build vehicles.

5 years leading and mentoring high-performing teams in an agile environment.

Ability to balance long-term strategic goals with the immediate tactical needs of vehicle program launches.

Comfort working closely with Engineering and Design teams to solve complex integration challenges between software and hardware.

Exceptional ability to evangelize a vision and influence senior executive stakeholders across a global enterprise.

You may also have

Experience in digital product management with a proven track record of leading complex large-scale product portfolios.

Background in Build specific tech that is supported by digital such as upfitting towing telematics.

Familiarity with global vehicle launch cycles regulatory requirements and how to land digital technology into platforms.

What youll receive in return

As part of the Ford family youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savings and stock investment plans incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Our benefits summary can be found Here.

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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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DescriptionWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world movesIn this position... To deliver world-class ...