Product Owner

Description

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Were in the midst of the biggest change the automotive industry has ever seen. Just as cars changed the world over the last century new technologies such as self-driving cars electric powertrains and connected vehicles will radically reshape how we live work and play in the next hundred years. As a member of the Experience Design (XD) Team youll be at the heart of creating that future. Every day Fords vehicles and services support millions of people around the world. Youll craft every touchpoint our customers encounter designing people and societys needs into the heart of our next generation of out-of-vehicle products services and experiences.

In this position...

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Owner with 2-4 years of experience to join our Tech Modernization this pivotal role you will be the bridge between business needs and technical execution focusing on modernizing critical systems and applications. You will be instrumental in defining prioritizing and delivering features that drive our technological evolution ensuring maximum value delivery and a seamless transition to future-state architectures. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail.

What youll do...

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the FSR platform and tech modernization effort.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product features and enhancements.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners and vendors to leverage their expertise in enhancing digital products.

• Translate the product roadmap and stakeholder requirements into clear actionable features with robust acceptance criteria for the engineering team.

• Conduct regular testing and lead the demo sessions and will be responsible for accepting completed user stories.

• Work closely with UX designers developers and other stakeholders to ensure the timely and successful delivery of design requirements.

• Monitor and analyze product performance customer feedback and market trends to identify areas for improvement.

• Ensure that all development work meets the business objectives and quality standards before being released.

• Familiarity with using Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in day-to-day execution to enhance productivity and problem-solving.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Business Information Systems or a related field.

• 2-4 years of experience as a Product Owner Business Analyst or similar role in software development.

• Strong understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban) and their application in a product development lifecycle.

• Proficiency with product management and backlog tools such as Jira Azure DevOps or similar.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of product definition and delivery.

• Proven ability to work effectively as a team player in cross-functional environments fostering collaboration and achieving common goals.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities and requirements.

Even better you may have...

• CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or other relevant Agile certifications.

• Understanding of UX/UI principles and user-centered design.

• Experience within the automotive industry or other large-scale enterprise environments.

• Experience in documenting & tracking OKR.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JB5