Director of Product Management, Electrification

Ford Motor Company

. Own the digital product and feature roadmap for electrification, including grid services programs, core EV functions (range/routing, charge finding, scheduling, bi-directional power) and the Blue Oval Charge Network, across both mobile and in-vehicle surfaces .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Product Management with a focus on electrification and electric vehicle technologies, leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Proficient in translating customer needs into technical requirements while managing global product portfolios and driving strategic objectives.

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Product ManagementElectrificationElectric Vehicle TechnologyCross-Functional LeadershipGlobal Product Portfolio Management

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Hard Skills

Product Roadmap DevelopmentTechnical Requirements DefinitionData-Driven Decision MakingSoftware Project ManagementElectric Vehicle Charging Networks

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem SolvingCustomer Focus

Tools & Technologies

Mobile ApplicationsCloud Services

Industry Keywords

Grid ServicesBi-Directional Energy ProgramsConnected ServicesAutomotive Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the digital product and feature roadmap for electrification, including grid services programs, core EV functions (range/routing, charge finding, scheduling, bi-directional power) and the Blue Oval Charge Network, across both mobile and in-vehicle surfaces
Set and communicate the strategic vision for Ford's public and home charging ecosystem
Deliver features across Ford's current in-market EV nameplates while building the roadmap for future Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) nameplates
Lead and develop a team of product managers/pillar owners
Understand the competitive landscape and emerging technologies/trends in electrification and energy, and find ways to differentiate Ford's offering
Translate customer needs into clearly defined technical requirements backed by data and comprehensive industry knowledge
Measure success and continuously improve products using principled methods and metrics
Drive alignment between engineering, design and other stakeholders across a globally distributed organization
Articulate the electrification product vision, address challenges and report progress to Ford's executive leadership
Manage short-term tactical delivery needs while advancing long-term strategic objectives across a broad, global scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
8+ years of Product Management experience, with demonstrated leadership over large, cross-functional product organizations
Ability to work in person in our Dearborn, MI or Palo Alto, CA offices
Background in electric vehicles, energy services, connected services or automotive technology
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale software projects or product portfolios across both hardware (vehicle) and software (mobile/cloud) surfaces
Experience managing global product portfolios and distributed teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical and executive stakeholders
Proven track record of solving tough problems and delivering working solutions throughout your career
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge through self-initiative
Passion for serving your customers
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
A degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
Experience with grid services, EV charging networks, or bi-directional energy programs

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
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time