Strategy & Transformation Manager

Lincoln Motor Company; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Strategy & Transformation Manager to lead the end-to-end development of long-range strategy for Model e initiatives. You will generate hypotheses, structure problems, and partner with engineering, product, marketing and finance to shape roadmaps and priorities.

This hybrid role involves on-site four days per week with one optional remote day, and can be based in Dearborn/Detroit or Long Beach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or MBA; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze markets and drive strategy.

Responsibilities

• Generate hypotheses and structure problems across workstreams.
• Structure and solve problems with cross-functional teams to define strategic roadmaps.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Convert insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to keep strategies competitive.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

In this position…

This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle the end-to-end lifecycle of Model e’s most critical strategic initiatives — from initial problem-solving to operational rollout. As a key workstream leader, you will be at the forefront of shaping the long-term direction of a critical business unit of Ford with high visibility to leadership. This role will involve strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our strategies align with market demands and contribute to company growth. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Work Location and Hybrid Model:

At Ford, we believe that working together in person accelerates our transformation into a more dynamic and innovative company. This position follows our hybrid work pattern:

• On-Site: Four days per week at your assigned Ford facility.
• Remote: One day per week optional remote work.

This role is location-agnostic across our primary innovation hubs. The successful candidate may choose to be based out of one of the following locations:

• Dearborn/Detroit, MI (Global HQ / Michigan Central)
• Long Beach, CA (EVDC)

What You’ll Do…

As a Strategy & Transformation Manager reporting to the Director of Strategy & Transformation, you will play a key leadership role developing and delivering the business's long-range strategy. In this role, you will:

• Generate Hypotheses: Rigorously and analytically frame and structure the problem-solving process across topics on your assigned work stream(s), working with strategy leadership and/or stakeholders.
• Structure and Solve The Problem: Determine the most efficient and effective approach to solve complex problems. Collaborate with engineering, product development, marketing, and finance teams to define strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.
• Conduct Analyses: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify key trends, customer needs, and opportunities for strategic differentiation. Lead the evaluation of potential partnerships, acquisitions, and new business models to enhance our strategy.
• Convert Insights into Competitive Advantage: Oversee the development of a robust, data-driven fact base that moves beyond "interesting" data to "decisive" action. You will prioritize key conclusions and independently develop sound recommendations on key initiatives or operational improvements.
• Communicate Effectively and Persuasively: Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Check & Act: Monitor and respond to industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to ensure our strategies remain competitive and compliant. Develop metrics and KPIs to track the performance of strategic initiatives and inform necessary adjustments.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience successfully launching and scaling innovative projects or businesses, preferably in the automotive or technology sectors (or 4+ years of experience with a Master's degree)
• Proven experience leading high impact cross‑functional projects at global scale, working with various levels of the organization. Inherently curious, analytically inclined and love solving complex problems.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build consensus and mobilize teams towards shared goals.
• Analytical prowess with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Track record of leading cross‑functional teams and challenging the status quo, being self‑driven, and bringing creative solutions to lead the resolution of complex issues.
• Basic understanding of relevant technologies, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (written presentations for a senior executive audience), Excel (mathematical modeling of large data sets), Word (white papers).

Even better, you may have...

• Previous roles within Strategy organizations or at Management Consulting firms in Manager or Senior Manager roles.
• Prior experience leading strategy projects and large‑scale programs/projects at a global scale with cross‑functional teams.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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.