Director, Strategy – Transformation
Location
Illinois
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Strategy – Transformation
Ford Motor Company
• Own the end-to-end development of Model e’s global EV strategy through 2030, defining where Ford plays, how Ford wins, and the roadmap to get there. • Synthesize market intelligence, competitive dynamics, customer insights, and financial analysis into clear strategic choices that guide enterprise investment and resource allocation. • Build and maintain a world-class EV fact base, migrating descriptive analysis into prescriptive, data-driven decision-making that strengthens Ford's market position. • Oversee strategic planning processes at the business unit level, including portfolio prioritization, investment allocation, and long-range planning. • Translate high-level strategy into operational reality by designing and leading the execution systems that move Ford's EV business from strategic intent to measurable market outcomes. • Establish clear key performance indicators (KPIs) and accountability metrics, ensuring cross-functional execution matches strategic timelines. • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement rigorous process improvements to accelerate execution speed and efficiency. • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, intellectually curious team of strategy and operations professionals, focusing on leading leaders rather than just individual contributors.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a closely related field.
- 12+ years of progressive professional experience in corporate strategy, business operations, or management consulting (or 10+ years of experience with a Master’s degree/MBA).
- 5+ years in senior leadership roles with direct accountability for enterprise-level strategic outcomes and leading/developing high-performing teams.
- MBA or Master’s degree in a technical or business field.
- Prior experience in a VP, Director, or Principal-level role within a top-tier management consulting firm or an in-house strategy function at a global automotive, technology, or clean-energy company.
- Direct experience owning EV product strategy, EV go-to-market strategy, or EV business unit P&L at scale—including international markets.
- Proven track record in business development, strategic partnerships, or joint ventures/M&A within the EV, battery, or mobility space.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to distill extreme complexity into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.
Benefits
- 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 Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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