Senior Product Manager - In-Vehicle Infotainment Partnerships

　　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 was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on.

　　The IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) Product group at Ford is looking to build transformational and innovative products to enrich our customers’ in-vehicle experience. We are seeking a Partner Manager that can work with Ford’s best in class partners to help deliver insanely great products to our customers.

　　Hybrid - Office Locations: Dearborn, MI or Palo Alto, CA

　　What you'll do...

　　The successful candidate will serve as the main point of contact with partners and represent Ford Motor Company’s product management organization with key strategic partners. The role requires a candidate with a strong product background who has excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills as well as a proven track record working with partners.

　　• Deliver Ford’s strategy and vision to 3rd party partner.

　　• Represent Ford Product in all contract and legal reviews related to the partner.

　　• Maintain a strong understanding of the partners’ products and processes.

　　• Host regular partnership reviews including Ford and partner senior leadership.

　　• Represent the partner in internal meetings.

　　• Develop and own internal documentation related to the partner and their offerings.

　　• Support go-to-market activities related to the partner and Ford.

　　• Work with a high level of comfort in matrixed organizations, and in close partnership with cross-functional colleagues.

　　You'll have...

　　• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience

　　• 5+ years of work experience in partner management in a digital product industry.

　　• 3+ years of experience in technology industry

　　Even better, you may have...

　　• Master’s degree in business, Software, or another relevant discipline

　　• Experience in usability and customer-focused design

　　• Experience working laterally across multiple business projects simultaneously.

　　• Experience with product management tools such as JIRA, Confluence.

　　• Passion for building great products, obsess over customers and challenge constraints.

　　• Highly effective communicator, ability to work with a team comprised of internal and external stakeholders.

　　• Ability to interact with and understand technical subjects and emerging technologies and their relevance to the product, as well as communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

　　• Comfortable with ambiguity – ability to remain focused and seek a path forward despite unexpected challenges.

　　• Strong analytical, prioritization, and negotiating skills

　　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, and prescription drug coverage

　　• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

　　• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

　　• Tuition assistance

　　• Established and active employee resource group

　　• 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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　　Visa 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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　　Requisition ID : 23243