Strategy Manager

Role Overview

• The Strategy Manager role provides an opportunity to influence the development and implementation of the Ford Credit strategy and new business initiatives.
• The immediate focus will be working with the Ford Credit leadership team as we ideate, develop and execute the company’s strategic initiatives.
• The strategy manager will be tasked with developing achievable strategic goals and helping us build a sustainable competitive advantage.
• The strategy manager will own the bi-weekly competitive intelligence newsletter, widely distributed throughout the company, and the primary contributor to in-depth benchmarking work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Strategy, Executive Consulting, Finance, Marketing, and/or project management on a global scale
• Prior experience in strategy development for top-tier companies and/or with top strategy consultancy
• Master’s Degree, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related discipline.
• Experience working with global and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge on Strategy and Business Planning foundational elements
• Analytical and problem-solving approach; Highly organized and detail oriented
• Creative and compelling storyteller; Strong written and communication skills
• Comfortable coordinating multiple teams, as well, executive leaders
• Critical thinking skills (data analytics / consumer’s insights / eye for business / critical thinking)
• Adept at project management; comfortable as both team lead and team member
• Proactive, self-motivated & adept at working with global teams
• Familiarity and fluency with strategic and innovation frameworks and conceptual constructs; strong interest in strategy and innovation
• Track record of delivering results
• Proficiency on PowerPoint / Excel, building presentations for executive leadership review.

Benefits

• 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.