Principal Product Lead, Globalization

Ford - Pierre, SD

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Pierre, SD

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Product Lead for Globalization at Ford Motor Company is a strategic leadership role focused on overseeing a team of Product Managers responsible for a significant portion of the e-commerce platform. This position involves defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals while maximizing business impact. The role requires a blend of analytical skills, market research, and team management to drive product success in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned product areas, aligning with overall company objectives and market trends.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Create and maintain comprehensive product roadmaps, prioritizing features and initiatives based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product strategy.
• Effectively communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders across various departments (engineering, marketing, sales, etc.).
• Prioritize and manage multiple product initiatives simultaneously, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.
• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and other teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, encouraging the team to explore new ideas and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science or related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in eCommerce Product Management.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing a team of Product Managers or Product Owners.
• 3+ years of experience in successfully launching and scaling products in a full-funnel e-commerce environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science or related field.
• Modern website architecture experience leveraging reusable componentry and design system.
• Deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape, including key metrics, best practices, and competitive dynamics.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.