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The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

 

In this position... 

The Strategy Manager role provides an opportunity to influence the development and implementation of the Ford Credit strategy and new business initiatives.  The immediate focus will be working with the Ford Credit leadership team as we ideate, develop and execute our transformation on a global scale.  The strategy manager will be tasked with developing achievable strategic goals and help us build a sustainable competitive advantage. The Strategy Manager will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams and executive leaders across all of Ford Credit including engineering, product, risk and finance.

The Ford Credit Strategy Manager will need to have proven strategy experience, an analytical mind and outstanding presentation skills. The Strategy manager must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

 

What you'll do...

Collaborate with teams across Ford Credit to develop strategic points of view related to strategies and complex problems, along with capability assessments Leadership and oversight of various work-streams for strategy projects and programs with multiple stakeholdersDevelop business cases for new initiatives such as expanding into new business opportunities, partnerships, and M&A initiatives Oversee the development of detailed business plans, project/program execution plans and tracking against milestonesDevelop and share points of view on technologies, automotive finance and the fintech landscape based on external research and competitive benchmarkingProvide insights on external business environment and emerging trends Facilitate strategy team sprint sessions and collaboration workshopsDevelop executive level presentations and strategy papers 

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.5+ years of experience in a Strategy, Marketing, Executive Consulting and/or project management on a global scale Proven track record of successfully developing and executing complex strategic initiatives that have driven significant business growth and financial performanceExceptional quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to structure complex problems, interpret large datasets, and derive actionable insightsExperience working with global and multidisciplinary teamsKnowledge on Strategy and Business Planning foundational elements Analytical and problem-solving approach; Highly organized and detail orientedCreative and compelling storyteller; Excellent written and verbal communication skillsComfortable coordinating multiple teams, as well as, executive leaders Strong project management skills; comfortable as both team lead and team member

 

Even better, you may have...

An MBA or other relevant graduate degree is strongly preferredProactive, self-motivated & adept at working with global and multidisciplinary teamsFamiliarity and fluency with strategic and innovation frameworks and conceptual constructsExcels on PowerPoint / Excel, building presentations for executive leadership reviews

 

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 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

 

This position is a leadership level 5.

 

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

 

Visa 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. 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.

 

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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-FordCredit #LI-MG1