Ford Motor Company is a United States-based automotive manufacturer with a history dating to 1903. In addition to developing and producing vehicles, the company is expanding its focus across mobility services, digital experiences, and software. Ford’s work also includes sustainability efforts and environmental targets, reflecting an approach that connects transportation, innovation, community impact, and responsible business practices.
Director, FCSD Strategy and Transformation at Ford Motor Company - Dearborn Hybrid
Lead long-range strategy and enterprise transformation for Ford Customer Service Division’s global parts, service, and aftermarket businesses. Shape strategic execution, organizational alignment, and team performance across a complex operating environment.
Description
- Develop and own FCSD’s long-range strategic direction
- Translate market intelligence, competitive conditions, customer insights, and financial analysis into strategic priorities
- Create and oversee execution mechanisms, operating rhythms, governance models, and decision frameworks
- Guide strategic analysis of market positioning, portfolio direction, go-to-market models, expansion opportunities, and competitive responses
- Maintain an integrated fact base covering market trends, customer behavior, competitor activity, and financial models
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing strategy and transformation organization
- Counsel senior and executive leaders, clarify trade-offs, and facilitate strategic decision-making
- Coordinate transformation and organizational alignment across product, technology, marketing, sales, finance, and manufacturing
Requirements
- 12 or more years of progressive strategy and transformation experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 10 or more years with a master’s degree
- At least 5 years of senior leadership experience with direct responsibility for enterprise-level strategic results
- Demonstrated executive presence and experience advising C-suite and senior leaders on complex strategic decisions
- Ability to lead, organize, and develop high-performing strategy teams
- Exceptional strategic judgment, problem-solving skills, and analytical capability
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale organizational change in complex, matrixed environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences
- Preferred: VP-, Director-, or Principal-level experience at a leading management consulting firm or within the strategy function of a global company
- Preferred: experience owning product strategy, go-to-market strategy, or a scaled business-unit P&L, including international operations
- Preferred: experience leading business-unit or enterprise strategic planning, including portfolio prioritization, investment allocation, and long-range planning
- Preferred: experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or mergers and acquisitions