Specialist, Product Alliances

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.

In this position... 

The position manages Ford’s global vehicle and component alliances with partner automakers and supplier throughout all stages, coordinating initiatives, handling negotiations, building relationships, organizing governance meetings, and supporting best practices while working cross-functionally. It is focused on the technical elements of the partnership.

What you'll do...

Serve as a key member of the Product Alliances global team, managing Ford’s vehicle and component alliances with OEMs and JV partners throughout the lifecycle.

Align with Business Development and Corporate Strategy on global alliance activities.

Coordinate contract negotiations, documentation, and amendments with internal and external legal teams.

Build effective relationships with external alliance managers to facilitate efficient collaboration.

Work cross-functionally with internal departments such as Tech Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, and Office of General Council to manage alliances and resolve issues.

Organize and manage alliance governance meetings and internal reviews.

Contribute to the development and dissemination of best practices for product alliance team.

You'll have...

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software, or Computer Engineering; or an equivalent degree.

5+ years of experience with embedded software development or similar software environment.

Experience with a software development environment.

Familiarity with product development, finance, and purchasing processes.

Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and strategic thinking in dynamic environments.

Strong ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts to non-experts.

Ability to travel to Ford and partner sites in Noth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and China.

Even better, you may have...

Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Experience in project management, strategy, or planning.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

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 hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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