Product Manager

Product Manager

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 Technologyplays 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.

In this position...
As a Product Manager on the Workplace Technology Team, you'll collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to translate their Product Vision into a strategic and actionable backlog of user stories. You'll engage with users to gather valuable feedback and facilitate the successful delivery of solutions by the Software Development team.  You'll witness the tangible impact of your contributions daily and take pride in the product we are building together.
Our global product, utilized by over 60,000 active users, aligns with our Ford+ Objectives, enhancing both user experience and workplace culture. Our team's efficiency in delivery, execution of MVPs, and commitment to quality have not only resulted in substantial cost savings for the company but have also significantly benefited the entire organization.

What you'll do...
We're looking for a Product Manager who will focus on improving the workplace experience at Ford Motor Company. We've custom-built a global product used by over 60,000 employees, directly impacting workplace culture and aligning with Ford+ objectives. We've barely scratched the surface of the capabilities or features left to build, and the sky is the limit.  Our efficient team delivers MVPs and is ready for the Product Manager to lead them. You will work closely with Executives, Human Resources, Legal and Software Engineering to translate business needs into impactful solutions. You'll witness the tangible impact of your contributions daily and take pride in the product you and the team are building together.
Help Business Partners understand the Iterative Development approach and focus on delivering a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) through careful and deliberate prioritization.

You will develop and maintain a comprehensive product backlog: Create user stories, epics, and features, ensuring alignment with the product strategy and business goals.
Work hands-on with the development team to Prioritize, Plan, and Deliver Software.
Collaborate and Facilitate delivery within software engineering and HR business teams: Communicate product requirements clearly and effectively, provide guidance on technical feasibility, and ensure alignment on product development priorities.
Conduct user research and gather feedback: Actively seek user input, analyze data, and identify areas for product improvement.
Track product performance and analyze key metrics: Monitor product usage, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize product performance and user satisfaction.
Manage the product lifecycle: From ideation to launch and beyond, ensure smooth and efficient product development and delivery.
Communicate product updates and insights: Effectively communicate product progress, key milestones, and learnings to organizational stakeholders.
Mentor and Train Product team members to help them learn Agile (Lean Startup) methods and build skills.
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies: Continuously learn and adapt to the ever-evolving technology landscape.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture: Encourage open communication, collaboration, and creative thinking within the product team.
Help innovate and iterate on Agile product management processes/tools and share learnings with our core product management team.anization. You'll witness the tangible impact of your contributions daily and take pride in the product we are building together.

Non-Technical Skills:
Critical Thinking: Demonstrating an ability to analyze problems effectively, evaluate information, and prioritize actions to develop solutions to complex problems
Communication and Active listening: Demonstrating an ability to present ideas effectively, provide expert guidance, and convey understanding to stakeholders
Adaptability: Demonstrating an ability and willingness to adapt to unclear or fast-paced and rapidly changing requirements
Collaboration and Teamwork: Demonstrating the ability to work productively and flexibly in cross-functional groups to achieve shared objectives
User Centricity: Demonstrating user empathy and advocacy throughout the design process
You'll have...
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field
2+ years of Product Strategy Development experience: More than managing a backlog, developing a comprehensive product strategy aligned with business goals
3+ years of Proven Product Management experience
3+ years of experience in Agile Methodologies: Any combination of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Startup
Even better, you may have...
Master's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, MBA or related field
4+ years of Product Strategy Development experience: More than managing a backlog, developing a comprehensive product strategy aligned with business goals
5+ years of Proven Product Management experience
5+ years of experience in Agile Methodologies: Any combination of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Startup
3+ years Lean Startup type work
3+ years of Creating KPI's and measurable success metrics
3+ years Product Discovery experience: techniques like user research, interviews, and surveys to deeply understand user needs and informed product decisions
3+ years of Market Research & Competitive Analysis
3+ years of Creating, managing, and executing Product Road-Maps
Strong stakeholder management experience: Effectively communicating and collaborating with various stakeholders is critical.
Facilitation collaboration exposure with other Cross-functional teams
User Story Writing experience: The ability to clearly and concisely define user stories and acceptance criteria is fundamental.
Strong Prioritization Skills: Prioritizing features and tasks based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility

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:

https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
This position is a salary grade 8.

This position is a range of salary grades7-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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