Strategy Lead — Global Growth & Innovation

Lincoln Motor Company

Dearborn (MI)

Hybrid

USD 142,000 - 268,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ford Credit is seeking a Strategy Manager to influence global strategy and growth initiatives, reporting to the Strategy Director & CEO Chief of Staff. You will lead cross-functional projects across Engineering, Product, Risk and Finance to shape the future of Ford Credit and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage.

The role requires 7+ years in corporate strategy or related fields, strong financial modeling, and the ability to present to senior leaders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related quantitative field.
7+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Investment Banking or Global Strategy Development within Financial Services, Fintech or Automotive.
Proven track record of independently driving high-stakes strategic projects and influencing senior executive stakeholders (VP / C-suite / Board level).
Exceptional quantitative, qualitative and financial modeling skills with the ability to interpret large datasets, evaluate unit economics and derive actionable business insights.
Strong executive gravitas, proactive posture and comfort navigating ambiguity without relying on prescriptive direction.
Demonstrated capability in developing complex strategic frameworks that drive business growth and operational performance.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to build executive-ready presentations that tell a clear, compelling story from hypothesis to recommendation.
Ability to work onsite at Ford Credit HQ in Dearborn, MI to drive active cross-functional collaboration and lead matrixed teams.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end strategic initiatives from white-space ideation through executive alignment, defining critical-path roadmaps and managing cross-functional workstreams.
Synthesize complex financial, operational and market concepts into board-ready strategy papers and compelling presentations for executive leadership.
Build robust business cases for new growth opportunities, including market expansion, strategic partnerships, M&A and commercial innovation across B2B fleet electrification, fintech and credit economics.
Formulate initial hypotheses on complex business problems and market shifts to guide multidisciplinary teams across Finance, Risk, Tech and Product.
Develop strategic insights on the fintech landscape, auto finance trends, macro shifts and emerging technologies to drive long-term balance sheet and operational efficiency.
Facilitate strategy sprint sessions and design-thinking workshops to translate high-level concepts into actionable corporate strategies.
Serve as a visible, collaborative strategy partner at Ford Credit HQ, fostering active cross-functional alignment and championing enterprise goals.