Manager, Product Planning

Ford - Dearborn, MI

Full-time - Manager

Dearborn, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager, Product Planning role at Ford involves leading planning workstreams and vehicle milestones while driving critical strategic studies focused on specific program segments. This position is integral to the Product Development team, which utilizes design thinking and user experience methods to create innovative and sustainable products that enhance customer satisfaction. The candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery and future portfolio actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning workstreams and vehicle milestones.
• Drive critical strategic studies for program segments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and management to lead programs through the pre-milestone approval process.
• Initiate key cycle plan studies to enable future portfolio actions.
• Create products and services that delight customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and initiative in an unstructured environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for learning.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in product development or planning within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with design thinking and user experience methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.