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Licensing Coordinator

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  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Type: On-site

Licensing Coordinator

Job ID
60601
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We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.

In this position... 

Identify & coordinate licensing opportunities for Ford's Intellectual Property (IP) in the areas of Service/Repair, Tech Training, Diagnostic Data

What you'll do...

  • Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with multiple licensees (approx. 80) across several areas of the SEO Business (Repair/Service Products, Dealer Management Systems, Collision, etc.). Facilitate two-way communications of business needs and issues. 

  • Verify & track adherence to contractual elements including terms & conditions, reporting requirements, royalty payment submissions. 

  • Manage monthly Royalty finance and reconciliation process. Ensure timely collection of all quarterly licensee royalty payments; verify accuracy of payments.Work with SEO Finance, & Global Cash Operations/Treasury to collect to ensure appropriate accounting/tracking of payments.

  • Manage new licensee request process; coordinate the receipt, review, and dispositioning of new data/IP license requests from external companies. 

  • Assist with maintaining & reconciling financial reports, records, and notes in accordance with the Ford Record Retention Policy.

  • Assist in establishing processes & procedures with the SEO Licensing Group.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional Ford organizations including SEO Finance, Global Cash Operations, Ford Global Technologies Limited (FGTL), Dealer Connectivity & Data Services (DCDS), Parts Supply & Logistics (PS&L), and various other Ford organizations. 

  • Analyze financial or other information to understand, plan, and implement key financial actions that will identify potential profit, savings, or other opportunities within Licensing as well as forecasting for future business years. 

  • Author/update new license agreements as required. 

  • Provide support for other Licensing and or Publications functions as needed. 

You'll have...

Minimum

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field with automotive experience
  • 1+ years of experience with finance or accounting 
  • 1+ years of experience with contract/agreement creation and management
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently & manage multiple complex projects 
  • Strong communication skills and experience within the area of legal/business documentation (contracts, licensees, purchase orders, statements of work, etc.)
  • Well-established writing & presentation skills
  • Strong analytical skills & strategic mindset
  • Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Even better, you may have...

Preferred

  • Field experience helpful but not required. 


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. 

This position is a range of salary grades 6-7 and ranges from $72,480-141,360.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. 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.

This position is onsite. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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Change the world with your ideas.

Speak up. We’re listening. At Ford, we believe the right ideas, and the people behind them, can move an entire industry. Here, you'll work with teams who value your voice, push bold ideas forward, and leave a mark that lasts.

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Support designed to go the distance.

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

  • Health and Wellness

    Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.

  • Financial and Retirement Programs

    Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.

  • Flexible Vacation and Holidays

    Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.

  • Vehicle Discount Program

    The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.

  • Family Growth and Support

    Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.

  • Additional Programs

    Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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  • At Ford, your work matters, your life matters and we’re here to back the whole you—from growth to well-being—so you show up ready to realize your full potential.

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