Manager, Corporate Strategy

Ford Motor Company

. Identify issues and develop hypotheses across assigned workstreams with strategy leadership and stakeholders .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and thought leadership in strategy development, with a focus on problem-solving and delivering high-quality insights. Proficient in leading cross-functional projects and mentoring team members while navigating complex automotive industry dynamics.

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Thought LeadershipCross-Functional Project LeadershipAdvanced AnalyticsAutomotive Industry KnowledgeCoaching and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProblem SolvingStrategic RecommendationsProject ManagementManagerial Accounting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCuriosityCreativityTeam CollaborationDelegation

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcelWord

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA

Industry Keywords

Automotive Industry DynamicsGlobal Scale ProjectsProfessional ServicesStrategy ToolkitComplex Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify issues and develop hypotheses across assigned workstreams with strategy leadership and stakeholders
Determine efficient and effective approaches to solving complex problems
Conduct high-quality, accurate analyses and guide the team in applying leading-edge techniques
Develop a robust fact base while creatively addressing data constraints
Synthesize complex analysis into compelling insights and prioritized conclusions
Independently develop sound recommendations
Communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations verbally and in writing
Break down problems into discrete workstreams and balance individual contribution with delegation
Ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables
Model Ford+ behaviors and values
Coach team members on the strategy toolkit and build domain expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated thought leadership and subject matter expertise in your chosen domain
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field
Minimum 5-10 years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience
Proven experience leading high impact cross-functional projects at a global scale, working with various levels of the organization
Inherently curious, analytically inclined and love solving problems
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
Love teaching and mentoring colleagues
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
MBA preferred
Prior experience leading strategy projects or large-scale programs/projects at a global scale
Prior experience in a professional services firm is a plus but not required
Technical background with advanced analytics
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