Manager, Yield Management

Ford Motor Company; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global automotive company as a Manager in Yield Management, working at the intersection of strategy, operations, and analytics. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams and tackle high-priority projects, leveraging your expertise in data analytics and problem-solving to maximize profits. With a collaborative team environment and high visibility, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact at Ford, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management with client interaction.
• Able to structure solutions for complex problems.
• Executive-level communication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Develop actionable recommendations based on data analysis.
• Communicate insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelors degree in business, data analytics, or strategy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Alteryx

SQL

Qlik

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Manager, Yield Management

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?

In this position...
The Yield Management (YM) team supports all Ford Blue and Model e product lines and tackles the ~5 highest priority strategic and profit projects each quarter. The team works in “Value Sprints” with a dedicated team focused against a specific mandate for a dedicated period of time. The team applies problem-solving framework and leverages advanced analytics to derive insights and deliver tangible recommendations to create value for Ford.

What you'll do...
Yield Management Overview

The Yield Management (YM) team supports all Ford Blue and Model e product lines and tackles the ~5 highest priority strategic and profit projects each quarter. The team works in “Value Sprints” with a dedicated team focused against a specific mandate for a dedicated period of time. The team applies problem-solving framework and leverages advanced analytics to derive insights and deliver tangible recommendations to create value for Ford. Yield Management’s project portfolio aims to deliver a balance of:

•Near term vehicle line specific profit improvement or risk mitigation actions
•New or expanded enterprise capabilities
•Long term portfolio optimizations

This Yield Management position operates cross-functionally across Marketing & Sales, Brand, Product Marketing, General Management, GDI&A, Finance, & Ford Credit. Managers come from a range of different backgrounds and work on specific “sprints” typically for 6-8 weeks.

This role is at the intersection of strategy, operations, and analytics, and is tasked with creating change and maximizing profits in the Ford+ plan. The immediate working team is highly collaborative and fast-paced.This is a high-exposure role with ongoing interaction with leadership across Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro.

The YM managers work as sprint participants and sprint leaders.All sprint team members are responsible for:

•Applying structured problem-solving mindset to sprints
•Accessing and analyzing data to develop solutions, including leveraging advanced analytics tools and building adhoc data models
•Considering enterprise-wide impact and sensitivity of sprint recommendations
•Communicating analysis insights and implications of sprint recommendations

Additionally managers are responsible for:

•Guiding and assisting work of sprint analysts, ensuring all work relates back to the problem statement
•Leading the development of the sprint narrative and succinct senior level presentation materials

When leading sprints managers responsible for:

•Establishing the sprint mandate and problem statement with key stakeholders
•Structuring the workstreams for the team
•Leading analysis and developing insights and implications of decisions
•Delivering clear and actionable recommendations

You'll have...
•Bachelors degree in business, data analytics, strategy, or related field
•5+ years’ experience in project management, including client-interfacing
•Highly capable working in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Even better, you may have...
•MBA or MS degree in an appropriate field of study
•Experience with Alteryx, SQL, Qlik, and Google Cloud Platform
•Knowledge of Marketing & Sales, including exposure to some combination of go to market strategy, brand marketing, field ops, sales, variable marketing, pricing, allocation, production, or supply chain
•Executive communication experience (verbal & written)
•Comfort with ambiguity – demonstrated ability to structure an approach to complex problems and drive clarity on solutions
•Ability to lead cross functional teams
•Quick learner who is eager to learn new skills and concepts
•Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability

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, 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.

This position is aleadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

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. 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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KJ1

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in business, data analytics, strategy, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in project management, including client-interfacing
• Highly capable working in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or MS degree in an appropriate field of study
• Experience with Alteryx, SQL, Qlik, and Google Cloud Platform
• Knowledge of Marketing & Sales, including exposure to some combination of go to market strategy, brand marketing, field ops, sales, variable marketing, pricing, allocation, production, or supply chain
• Executive communication experience (verbal & written)
• Comfort with ambiguity – demonstrated ability to structure an approach to complex problems and drive clarity on solutions
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Quick learner who is eager to learn new skills and concepts
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability

Responsibilities

Position Overview & Job Responsibilities

This role is at the intersection of strategy, operations, and analytics, and is tasked with creating change and maximizing profits in the Ford+ plan. The immediate working team is highly collaborative and fast-paced.This is a high-exposure role with ongoing interaction with leadership across Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro.

The YM managers work as sprint participants and sprint leaders.All sprint team members are responsible for:

• Applying structured problem-solving mindset to sprints
• Accessing and analyzing data to develop solutions, including leveraging advanced analytics tools and building adhoc data models
• Considering enterprise-wide impact and sensitivity of sprint recommendations
• Communicating analysis insights and implications of sprint recommendations

Additionally managers are responsible for:

• Guiding and assisting work of sprint analysts, ensuring all work relates back to the problem statement
• Leading the development of the sprint narrative and succinct senior level presentation materials

When leading sprints managers responsible for:

• Establishing the sprint mandate and problem statement with key stakeholders
• Structuring the workstreams for the team
• Leading analysis and developing insights and implications of decisions
• Delivering clear and actionable recommendations