Manager, Corporate Strategy at Ford Motor

DescriptionWe 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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world movesIn this position...The Corporate Strategy team at Ford works on the most impactful strategic issues for the global Ford enterprise focusing and prioritizing complex challenges facing the company and defining the strategic choices that positively change the direction of the company in advancing its Ford objectives. Our strategy managers are key workstream leads on our projects and are critical to the success of the deliverablesResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...As a strategy manager on our team you willHypotheses generation: Rigorously and logically identify issues covering entire problem in the assigned work stream(s) working with strategy leadership and/or stakeholdersStructuring and solving the problem: Determine most efficient and effective approach to solving complex problems taking advantage of the strategy organizations existing knowledge beyond immediate connectionsConducting analyses: Ensures high quality and accurate analysis; Selects the most effective analytical approaches and guides team in applying leading edge techniques; Ensures team develops robust fact base creatively addressing data constraintsSynthesis and generating recommendations: Develop compelling insights from complex analysis. Synthesize complex analysis with an ability to draw out and prioritize key conclusions and Independently develop sound recommendationsEffective communication and persuasion: Demonstrate strong influencing skills by effectively communicating findings conclusions and recommendations both verbally and writtenApprenticeship and leadership: Be a player-coach that can effectively break down the problem into discrete workstreams and balance doing vs. delegation to ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables; Model the Ford behaviors and values; practice situational leadership coaching team members on the strategy toolkit and building domain expertiseQualificationsYoull have...Who you are/Minimum requirements:Demonstrated thought leadership and subject matter expertise in your chosen domainBachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Engineering or related field.Minimum 5-10 years of experience (or Masters Degree and 3-5 yrs of experience)Proven experience leading high impact cross-functional projects at a global scale working with various levels of the organizationInherently curious analytically inclined and love solving problemsUnderstand the fundamentals of the automotive industry dynamics trends company operations and managerial accounting is a mustTrack record of challenging the status quo and bringing creative solutions to complex issuesLove teaching and mentoring colleaguesAdvanced proficiency in PowerPoint (written presentations for a senior audience) Excel (mathematical modeling of large data sets) word (white papers)Even better you may have...MBA preferredPrior experience leading strategy projects or large-scale programs/projects at a global scalePrior experience in a professional services firm is a plus but not requiredTechnical background with advanced analyticsYou may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 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 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 Years Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a leadership level 6.For more information on salary and benefits click here: BENEFITSVisa 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.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-MN1Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Marketing,Data Visualization,Tableau,Customer Segmentation,Microsoft Powerpoint,Investment Banking,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Customer relationship management,Management Consulting,Google Suite,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1