Portfolio Strategy Specialist at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Project Management, Critical Thinking, Business Acumen, Interpersonal Skills, Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Leadership, Customer Research, Innovation, Ecosystem Development, Design Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Self-Motivation, Results Orientation

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Lead/support strategic deep dive studies and Lifecycle Strategies in the FAR collectively with Chief Strategists - explore white-space innovation opportunities; Ensure robust business case development of Global Cycle Plan actions for senior leadership reviews and approval Lead/support development of compelling product proposition to meet customer expectations; Lead/support identification of the Winning Aspiration and profitability objective; Translate customer priorities into actionable items; Support customer research events as required Lead/support definition of FAR Product Portfolio business strategy grounded in design thinking using strategic choice cascades - Drive ecosystem business model development Champion team culture and people development Established and active employee resource groups BSc, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) or Business degree (BS, BBA, etc) are required 10+ years' experience in Automotive Mfg Engineering Strong critical thinking skills; must be able to proactively identify problems and develop solutions Project management skills needed; must be able to break down large, complicated projects into smaller, more manageable tasks, estimate the time required for each task and identify the dependencies of said tasks to define the critical path of any project Adept at using data, logic and emotion to persuade others to adopt their point of view Robust interpersonal skills are necessary as this role requires substantial ‘informal leadership' Strong Business Acumen & Strategic Planning/Thinking with a Global / Enterprise mindset; willingness to challenge past norms to define future success Strong desire to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Ability and willingness to navigate in a “process-less” space and still achieve aspirational results. Ability to work with all employee levels from technical personnel to senior management Self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience preferred in Business Strategy, Program/PT/Tech Planning, Program Management Experience in working across cultural and organizational borders For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. 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-Onsite LI-MH5

Responsibilities

Lead and support strategic studies and lifecycle strategies while exploring innovation opportunities. Develop compelling product propositions and translate customer priorities into actionable items.