Associate Director – Corporate Strategy

Ford Motor Company

. Lead and develop a team of diverse individuals .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $138,240 - $261,720 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing diverse teams and executing high-impact cross-functional projects, with a focus on strategic problem-solving and effective communication to executive stakeholders. Possesses advanced analytical skills and a deep understanding of automotive industry dynamics and managerial accounting.

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LeadershipStrategic Problem-SolvingAdvanced Data AnalyticsProject ManagementAutomotive Industry Expertise

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsProject ManagementBusiness AnalysisFinancial AnalysisProblem StructuringHypothesis GenerationSynthesis of InsightsRecommendation DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationThought Leadership

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoachingCreativityAdaptabilityTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcelWord

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA

Industry Keywords

Automotive Industry DynamicsManagerial AccountingProfessional ServicesConsultingPrivate EquityInvestment Banking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of diverse individuals
Coordinate project engagements, organize resources, and prioritize work to meet deliverables in a time-constrained environment
Lead issue identification and hypothesis generation with strategy leadership and stakeholders
Structure and solve complex problems using efficient and effective approaches
Ensure high-quality and accurate analysis and guide the team in applying leading-edge techniques
Review team analysis to develop a robust fact base and address data constraints creatively
Lead synthesis of insights, prioritization of conclusions, and development of practical recommendations
Communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations verbally and in writing to executive-level stakeholders
Act as a player-coach by balancing execution and delegation across workstreams
Model Ford+ behaviors and values and coach team members on strategy tools and domain expertise
Participate in behavioral and case interviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 10 years of experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field, or Master’s Degree and 7–10 years of experience
Demonstrated thought leadership and subject matter expertise in a chosen domain
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to structure and solve problems independently
Proven experience leading high-impact cross-functional projects at a global scale
Understanding of automotive industry dynamics, trends, company operations, and managerial accounting
Track record of challenging the status quo and bringing creative solutions to complex issues
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
MBA preferred
Prior experience leading strategy projects or large-scale programs/projects at a global scale preferred
Prior experience in a professional services firm such as consulting, private equity, or investment banking preferred
Technical background with advanced data analytics experience preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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