North America Portfolio Strategy Leader - Growth & Impact

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision and—

Parental leave and family care options

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program for employees

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a strategic Portfolio Strategy Chief to shape the North America product portfolio by translating market dynamics and customer insights into actionable plans that drive profitable growth and strengthen Ford's competitive position globally. The role requires synthesizing complexity into clarity, building robust business cases, and influencing senior leadership decision-making.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives across Marketing, Manufacturing, Product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics, or a related field.
• Significant experience in strategy, portfolio planning, product strategy, management consulting, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen and experience building business cases and investment recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with proven ability to influence senior executives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio strategy across the North America markets, aligning with regional priorities and Ford's global enterprise strategy.
• Drive segment chessboard analysis to identify opportunities, threats, and white-space segments for competitive positioning.
• Lead portfolio studies considering regulatory environments, powertrain mix, capital allocation, and market-specific demand with cross-functional teams.
• Develop robust business cases quantifying financial, operational, and strategic implications of portfolio recommendations.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership with data-driven storytelling and clear communication.
• Manage strategy resources and budget across concurrent studies to ensure timely delivery of insights for critical portfolio decisions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Influence senior executives

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a strategic Portfolio Strategy Chief to shape the North America product portfolio by translating market dynamics and customer insights into actionable plans that drive profitable growth and strengthen Ford's competitive position globally. The role requires synthesizing complexity into clarity, building robust business cases, and influencing senior leadership decision-making.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives across Marketing, Manufacturing, Product