Product Manager, Audio

Job 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, we’re all part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Launched in 2023, Integrated Services creates and markets new customer experiences by integrating hardware, software, and services across Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro. These products and services allow Ford’s retail and commercial customers to customize their vehicles like never before with OTA‑driven experiences that grow better over time. Ford is developing leadership at the forefront of connected, digital platforms that will revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function, the way people interact with them, and the value those vehicles provide. Responsibilities Shape and execute the audio product strategy in collaboration with the Senior Product Manager and product leadership. Translate customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives into clear product requirements and success criteria. Drive the end‑to‑end product lifecycle by prioritizing the backlog based on impact, feasibility, scalability, and customer value. Author and maintain product artifacts (PRDs, PRFAQs, strategy papers, etc.) to articulate vision, rationale, and trade‑offs. Present and secure alignment with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners. Conduct product experiments, user research, benchmarking, and data analysis to derive actionable insights and inform data‑driven decisions. Partner with Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Business owners to execute product initiatives. Conduct in‑vehicle testing to ensure the end‑to‑end user experience meets Ford’s rigorous quality and performance standards. Demonstrate deep customer empathy and advocate for user‑centric design throughout the development process. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field. 5+ years of product management or related technical experience with a track record of successful product launches in a high‑scale environment. 5+ years of experience involving product discovery, user research, experiments, benchmarking, and data‑driven decision making. Demonstrated expertise authoring PRDs, PRFAQs, and strategy papers. Proficiency with data visualisation and metrics storytelling (e.g., dashboards, A/B results). Experience using modern product management tools, including Figma for design review/prototyping and Jira for backlog management. Preferred Qualifications Automotive or related industry experience is preferred. Master's degree. Work Requirements On‑site presence in Dearborn, MI office (minimum of 4 days per week or as required). Valid driver’s license and willingness to complete training to operate Ford test vehicles on public roads (may require written and/or in‑vehicle drive evaluation). Ability to travel outside Dearborn, MI for cross‑site collaboration (occasional). Benefits Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidised 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 Year’s Day. Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 . Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorised to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. Location This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™