Manager, Strategy & Transformation Lincoln

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Our Marketing Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes ears and voice of Ford.

In this position...

• In Lincoln Strategy & Transformation you will play a key role in delivering Lincolns long-range brand product and experiences strategy.

• Come help architect and operationalize the future of Lincolns business within Ford.

• We are on a mission to not only define our strategic priorities but to build the engines that drive them.

• This includes scaling market-leading capabilities and delivering a seamless digital-first customer experience throughout the product lifecycle.

• We are building an elite Strategy & Transformation team to serve as the connective tissue between Lincoln leaderships vision and the operational reality of the Ford plan.

• We are seeking a high-impact leader who can navigate complex strategic puzzles mobilize cross-functional teams and drive the business forward through rigorous execution and measurable outcomes.

• This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle the end-to-end lifecycle of Lincolns most critical strategic initiatives from initial problem-solving to operational rollout.

• As a key workstream leader you will be at the forefront of shaping the long-term direction of Lincoln within Ford with high visibility to leadership.

• This role will involve strategic planning market analysis and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our strategies align with market demands and contribute to company growth.

• This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

What youll do...

• As a Strategy & Transformation Manager you will play a key leadership role developing and delivering Lincolns long-range strategy within the broader Ford this role you will:

  • Generate Hypotheses: Rigorously and analytically frame and structure the problem-solving process across topics on your assigned work stream(s) working with strategy leadership and/or stakeholders.

  • Structure and Solve The Problem: Determine the most efficient and effective approach to solve complex problems. Collaborate with Lincoln and Ford cross-functional partners across engineering product development marketing and finance to define strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.

  • Conduct Analyses: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify key trends customer needs and opportunities for Lincolns strategic differentiation. Lead the evaluation of potential partnerships acquisitions and new business models to enhance our strategy.

  • Convert Insights into Competitive Advantage: Oversee the development of a robust data-driven fact base that moves beyond interesting data to decisive action. You will prioritize key conclusions and independently develop sound recommendations on key initiatives or operational improvements.

  • Communicate Effectively and Persuasively: Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders ensuring alignment with Lincoln priorities and broader corporate goals.

Check & Act: Monitor and respond to industry trends regulatory changes and technological advancements to ensure our strategies remain competitive and compliant. Develop metrics and KPIs to track the performance of strategic initiatives and inform necessary adjustments.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering Economics or related field.

• 8 years of progressive experience with a Bachelors degree or 5 years of experience with a Masters degree.

• Strategy experience

• Product development experience

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to present to all levels of leadership
  Team player

Even better you may have...

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Previous roles within Strategy organizations or at Management Consulting firms in Manager or Senior Manager roles.

• Prior experience leading strategy projects and large-scale programs/projects at a global scale with cross-functional teams.

• Experience leading high-impact cross-functional projects across multiple levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a rapidly evolving industry.
  
  

• Strong communication negotiation and influencing skills to build consensus and mobilize teams toward shared goals.

• Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

• Track record of challenging the status quo being self-driven and bringing creative solutions to complex issues.

• Basic understanding of relevant technologies market dynamics and regulatory landscape.

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint Excel and Word including written presentations for senior executive audiences mathematical modeling of large data sets and white papers.
  
  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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here:New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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