Director, FCSD Strategy – Transformation

Ford Motor Company

. Own the end-to-end development of FCSD’s long-range strategy .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading strategic planning and transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on organizational alignment and decision-making frameworks. Proven ability to synthesize market intelligence and drive large-scale change in complex environments while advising senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Of Experience In Strategy And Transformation5+ Years In Senior Leadership RolesExceptional Strategic Problem-Solving CapabilityOutstanding Executive Communication SkillsExperience In Business Development Or M&A

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Hard Skills

Market Intelligence SynthesisFinancial AnalysisStrategic Problem SolvingFinancial ModelingPortfolio StrategyGo-To-Market StrategyOrganizational Change ManagementDecision Framework DevelopmentOperational Cadence DesignGovernance Structure Implementation

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceTeam LeadershipAnalytical AbilityCommunication SkillsAdvisory Skills

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Level Strategic OutcomesMatrixed OrganizationsStrategic PartnershipsInternational MarketsLong-Range Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end development of FCSD’s long-range strategy
Synthesize market intelligence, competitive dynamics, customer insights, and financial analysis into strategic choices
Design and lead execution systems, operational cadence, governance structures, and decision frameworks
Lead strategic problem solving for market positioning, portfolio strategy, go-to-market model, expansion, and competitive response
Build and maintain a fact base integrating market data, customer behavior, competitor intelligence, and financial modeling
Lead and develop a high-performing strategy and transformation team
Advise senior leadership and the executive team, frame trade-offs, and lead strategic dialogues
Drive organizational alignment and transformation across product, technology, marketing, sales, finance, and manufacturing

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive experience in strategy and transformation with a bachelor's degree, or 10+ years of experience with a master's degree
Minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles with direct accountability for enterprise-level strategic outcomes
Proven executive presence and track record advising C-suite and senior leadership on complex strategic decisions
Ability to lead, structure, and develop high-performing strategy teams
Exceptional strategic problem-solving capability and analytical ability
Track record of driving large-scale organizational change in complex, matrixed organizations
Outstanding executive communication skills in written and verbal form
Preferred: prior VP, Director, or Principal-level experience in a top-tier management consulting firm or in-house strategy function at a global company
Preferred: experience owning product strategy, go-to-market strategy, or business unit P&L at scale, including international markets
Preferred: experience leading strategic planning at business-unit or enterprise level, including portfolio prioritization, investment allocation, and long-range planning
Preferred: experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or M&A