Head of Strategy & Operations (Remote)

Ford’s Model E team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e is customer‑obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data‑driven and is dedicated to delivering industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

As a key workstream leader, you will be at the forefront of shaping the long‑term direction of a critical business unit of Ford with high visibility to leadership. This role will involve strategic planning, market analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure our EV and AV strategies align with market demands and contribute to company growth. The Role: As a Strategy Manager reporting to the Director of Model e Strategy you will play a key leadership role developing and delivering the Model e 2030 strategy.

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

Oversee the development of a robust, data‑driven fact base that moves beyond “interesting” data to “decisive” action. Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred or equivalent.

Proven track record of 8+ years successfully launching and scaling innovative projects or businesses, preferably in the automotive or technology sectors (or Master’s Degree and 5+ years).

Proven experience leading high impact cross‑functional projects at global scale, working with various levels of the organization. Analytical prowess with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

Track record of leading cross‑functional teams and challenging the status quo, being self‑driven, and bringing creative solutions to lead the resolution of complex issues.

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (written presentations for a senior executive audience), Excel (mathematical modeling of large data sets), Word (white papers).

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.

Basic understanding of electric vehicle technologies, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.

At Ford, we believe that working together in person accelerates our transformation into a more dynamic and innovative company. This position follows our hybrid work pattern:

On‑Site: Four days per week at your assigned Ford facility.

Remote: One day per week optional remote work.

This role is location‑agnostic across our primary innovation hubs. 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

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

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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