Principal Product Lead, Globalization

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.In this positionWe are seeking a highly experienced and driven Group Product Manager to lead and mentor a team of Product Managers responsible for a significant portion of our e-commerce platform. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products in a fast-paced, competitive environment. You will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for multiple product areas, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and maximizing business impact.Although this is a fully remote position, this team requests the Group Product Manager to be available for EST hours and able to travel to the Dearborn, MI area approximately 4-6 times per year.SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS: Please note, this job is posted as remote unless the selected candidate lives within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI, then if may require hybrid onsite schedule, up to 60% of the time.What you'll do

Strategic Leadership: Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned product areas, aligning with overall company objectives and market trends.

Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Product Roadmap Development: Create and maintain comprehensive product roadmaps, prioritizing features and initiatives based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility.

Market Analysis & Research: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product strategy. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.

Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders across various departments (engineering, marketing, sales, etc.). Build strong relationships and influence decision-making.

Prioritization & Execution: Prioritize and manage multiple product initiatives simultaneously, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.

Metrics & Analysis: Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement. Use data to drive decision-making.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and other teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.

Innovation & Experimentation: Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, encouraging the team to explore new ideas and technologies.

You'll have

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science or related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience

7 + years of experience in eCommerce Product Management

3 + years in a leadership role managing a team of Product Managers or Product Owners.

3+ years of experience in successfully launching and scaling products in a full-funnel e - Commerce environment.

Even better, you may have

Master’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science or related field

Modern website architecture experience leveraging reusable componentry and design system.

Deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape, including key metrics, best practices, and competitive dynamics.

Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 Year’s Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL5-sal-plan-1.pdfThis position is a Salary Grade- LL5Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.#LI-remote#LI-LA1Requisition ID : 37704