Product Manager

Product ManagerWe 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.In this position...Manufacturing Digital Engineering (MDE) Product line is looking for an experienced IT Product Manager to join our team of passionate technical specialists, software engineers, and product managers dedicated to build & support software products for our manufacturing plants worldwide.What you'll do...As a key member of our Manufacturing I.T. team, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of Ford’s mobility and electrification efforts. You will be part of a team of dedicated software professionals that will help us to iteratively build and ship high-quality software products to help our customers build quality vehicles.This position is hybrid with the expectation of being on-site with the team 2-3 days a week in Dearborn.Responsibilities:Define and prioritize the product vision and roadmap: Conduct market research, analyze user needs, and identify key opportunities to drive product growth and innovation.Develop and maintain a comprehensive product backlog: Create user stories, epics, and features, ensuring alignment with the product strategy and business goals.Collaborate with engineering and design 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 stakeholders across the organization.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.You'll have...Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Business, or a related field.5+ years of experience as a Product Manager in the IT industry.2+ years of software development methodologies experience (e.g., Agile, Scrum).Even better, you may have...Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Business, or a related field.7+ years of experience as a Product Manager in the IT industry.4+ years of software development methodologies experience (e.g., Agile, Scrum).Proven track record of successfully delivering and launching IT products or services.Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc).Passionate about Agility-Lean-ToC, continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment.Experience working with cloud-based technologies (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure).Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact.Knowledge of programming languages, database systems would be a plusExperience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, Confluence etc).Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), or similar Agile certifications would be a plusYou 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-HTHDThis position is a salary grade 8.This position is a range of salary grades 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.#LI-Hybrid..