Manager, EV Strategy_

Indianapolis

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 a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

**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.

**In this position...**

Lead Ford's electric vehicle strategy by conducting market analysis, defining future demand, and driving strategic initiatives to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with corporate goals.

The Electric Vehicle Strategy Manager will be responsible for developing and executing overall strategies to drive Ford's electric vehicle initiatives. This role will involve strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our EV strategies align with market demands and contribute to company growth. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

**What you'll do...**

+ Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify key trends, customer needs, and opportunities for strategic differentiation.

+ Collaborate with engineering, product development, marketing, and finance teams to define strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.

+ Analyze and interpret data to make informed recommendations on strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

+ Lead the evaluation of potential partnerships, acquisitions, and new business models to enhance our EV strategy.

+ Monitor and respond to industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to ensure our strategies remain competitive and compliant.

+ Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

+ Develop metrics and KPIs to track the performance of strategic initiatives and inform necessary adjustments.

**You'll have...**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field.

+ Proven track record of 5+ years in strategy or successfully launching and scaling innovative projects or businesses, preferably in the automotive or technology sectors.

+ Willingness to travel domestically 1-2 times a month required.

**Even better, you may have...**

+ MBA or advanced degree preferred.

+ Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a rapidly evolving industry.

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build consensus and mobilize teams towards shared goals.

+ Analytical prowess with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

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

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 coverage

+ Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:**

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This position is a leadership level 6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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**Requisition ID** : 31636