Product Manager - Data Centric Architecture

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? 

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

We're seeking a seasoned Product Manager to define and drive the strategic direction of our Data Centric Architecture (DCA) platform, which aims to establish a single source of truth for Industrial Systems Information. The successful candidate will collaborate with software engineering and integration teams to define and prioritize the product roadmap, ensuring the Data Centric Architecture platform meets the needs of the organization, and informs the development of a consistent and governed data foundation.

What you'll do...

Key Responsibilities: Product Roadmap and Strategy:

1. Collaborate with Product Owners to establish and contribute to the product roadmap, ensuring development teams understand the strategy.



2. Clearly communicate the product vision to team members and stakeholders.



3. Initiate and translate the product roadmap into manageable product features in the backlog.

Prioritization and Risk Management:

1. Understand business and user priorities, technical feasibility, and prioritize the product backlog to manage risks.



2. Ensure the backlog is populated with enough prioritized content for at least one quarter.

Agile Software Processes:

1. Employ and champion Agile software processes, culture, best practices, and techniques.



2. Actively manage features and dependencies in and across product releases.

Leadership and Collaboration:

1. Develop and lead a team to embrace modern solution and sourcing methodologies.



2. Build and maintain key partner relationships to implement product line strategies.

IT Partner Management:

1. Interact with and influence senior business leaders, IT partners, and vendors.



2. Demonstrate strong supplier management skills and effective negotiation skills.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science)



• 10+ years of progressive responsibilities in IT, with 5-7 years of experience solving business problems through delivering IT solutions in design, engineering, and manufacturing domains.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
  
  
  
  • Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all actions.
  
  
  
  • Good analytical skills, a process-driven work style, and the ability to think strategically.
  
  
  
  • Ability to develop detailed customer, IT, and data-driven process flows.
  
  
  
  • Strong team player with proven ability to work cross-functionally.
  
  
  

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science) preferred.



• Experience as a Product Owner in PDO would be beneficial.

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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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