Electrification Product Strategy Lead

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Ford seeks an experienced product leader to own the end‑to‑end digital product strategy and roadmap for Ford's electrification portfolio, spanning grid services, core EV functions on-vehicle and in the Ford mobile app, and the Blue Oval Charge Network.

You will drive feature delivery across current EV nameplates and the future Universal Electric Vehicle platform, leading a globally distributed team and partnering with engineering and design to shape the customer energy experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of Product Management experience and leadership over large cross‑functional product organizations
• Ability to work in person in our Dearborn, MI or Palo Alto, CA offices
• Background in electric vehicles, energy services, connected services or automotive technology
• Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale software projects or product portfolios across both hardware and software surfaces
• Experience managing global product portfolios and distributed teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical and executive stakeholders
• Proven track record of solving tough problems and delivering working solutions
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge through self‑initiative
• Passion for serving your customers
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field (nice to have)
• Experience with grid services, EV charging networks, or bi‑directional energy programs (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Own the digital product and feature roadmap for electrification, including grid services programs, core EV functions and the Blue Oval Charge Network, across mobile and in-vehicle surfaces
• Set and communicate the strategic vision for Ford's public and home charging ecosystem
• Deliver features across Ford's current in-market EV nameplates while building the roadmap for future Universal Electric Vehicle nameplates
• Lead and develop a team of product managers/pillar owners
• Understand the competitive landscape and emerging technologies in electrification and energy
• Translate customer needs into clearly defined technical requirements backed by data and industry knowledge
• Measure success and continuously improve products using principled methods and metrics
• Drive alignment between engineering, design and other stakeholders across a globally distributed organization
• Articulate the electrification product vision and report progress to Ford's executive leadership
• Effectively manage short-term tactical delivery while pursuing long-term strategic objectives across a broad global scope

Skills

Product Management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ford seeks an experienced product leader to own the end‑to‑end digital product strategy and roadmap for Ford's electrification portfolio, spanning grid services, core EV functions on-vehicle and in the Ford mobile app, and the Blue Oval Charge Network.

You will drive feature delivery across current EV nameplates and the future Universal Electric Vehicle platform, leading a globally distributed team and partnering with engineering and design to shape the customer energy experience.