Execute Product Line Performance workstream initiatives and drive rapid progress to identify and deliver profit improvement actions
Apply customer insights, competitive intelligence, regulatory and market trends to identify opportunities to improve existing or to create new products and experiences
Lead an effective Strategy to bolster existing utilities portfolio and to identify new whitespace opportunities
Identify and lead cross-GM strategic initiatives, coordinating with other GM pillars and specialized Ford skill teams such as Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, Purchasing, and PD
Distill data, insights, and information into compelling, easy-to-digest presentation materials, and drive discussions with Ford senior leadership
Drive shared understanding and clarity of enterprise-wide strategic priorities

Bachelors degree required
3+ years experience in marketing, strategy, finance, consulting, product planning or similar field
3+ years of experience with demonstrated ability to structure complex problems, conduct quantitative analysis, and develop data-driven insights using a hypothesis-led approach and communicate results with senior leadership. Strong business acumen and ability to communicate with senior leadership
Strong analytical skill set including the ability to collect & quickly analyze market data and consumer data
Ability to think and act independently
Demonstrated capability of oral/written presentation skills – able to represent a concise point of view and communicate ideas in a clear and compelling manor
MBA strongly preferred
Strong planning and execution skills with a focus on delivery
Ability to lead a diverse cross-functional team
Solid understanding of project management principles, and ability to construct and drive milestones on whitespace projects
High energy self-starter with ability to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision
Ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and recommendations to senior management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Manager, Product Line Performance – Utilities

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