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Sr. Staff IVI Product Strategy Lead

Ford Motor Company

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role will define and execute a cohesive In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) product roadmap across near-, mid-, and long-term priorities; guide internal teams in delivering product lines; and coordinate with external partners and cross-functional teams across Ford. Develop and lead strategic technology partnerships, working with internal teams to identify and prioritize partners, define product scope and business models, and structure commercial frameworks aligned with Ford's objectives.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPalo Alto, CA

    Description

    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.

    Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

    Ford is seeking a Sr. Staff IVI Product Strategy Lead with a strong track record of delivering end-to-end infotainment solutions for software-defined vehicles. This role will define and execute a cohesive In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) product roadmap across near-, mid-, and long-term priorities; guide internal teams in delivering product lines; and coordinate with external partners and cross-functional teams across Ford.

    In this position...

    What you'll do...

    • Partner with product, engineering, design, go-to-market and vehicle program teams to develop a roadmap for Digital Experience deliverables, incorporating both near term priorities and launch plans and with longer-term goals.
    • Interface regularly with executive leadership and program managers to review strategy and maintain a clear and up-to-date understanding of program priorities if or when they may change over time.
    • Develop and lead strategic technology partnerships, working with internal teams to identify and prioritize partners, define product scope and business models, and structure commercial frameworks aligned with Ford's objectives.
    • Lead partnerships through negotiation and execution, bringing internal teams and partners together to drive integration, launch readiness, and ongoing strategic management.
    • Drive cross functional coordination and communication across teams, maintaining visibility into key priorities, decisions, and dependencies across the roadmap.
    • Identify gaps and opportunities across the product roadmap and assess where external technologies and partnerships could support priority capabilities and the broader product strategy.
    • Provide leadership with clear visibility into near term priorities, longer term roadmap considerations, strategic opportunities, and key decisions requiring executive alignment.

    What you'll do...

    • Partner with product, engineering, design, go-to-market and vehicle program teams to develop a roadmap for Digital Experience deliverables, incorporating both near term priorities and launch plans and with longer-term goals.
    • Interface regularly with executive leadership and program managers to review strategy and maintain a clear and up-to-date understanding of program priorities if or when they may change over time.
    • Develop and lead strategic technology partnerships, working with internal teams to identify and prioritize partners, define product scope and business models, and structure commercial frameworks aligned with Ford's objectives.
    • Lead partnerships through negotiation and execution, bringing internal teams and partners together to drive integration, launch readiness, and ongoing strategic management.
    • Drive cross functional coordination and communication across teams, maintaining visibility into key priorities, decisions, and dependencies across the roadmap.
    • Identify gaps and opportunities across the product roadmap and assess where external technologies and partnerships could support priority capabilities and the broader product strategy.
    • Provide leadership with clear visibility into near term priorities, longer term roadmap considerations, strategic opportunities, and key decisions requiring executive alignment.

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