eCommerce Group Manager Strategy & Communications

Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...
The Online Digital Team is seeking an experienced Ecommerce Strategy and Communications Leader to drive our online sales and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing and executing ecommerce strategies via management consulting or ecommerce experience, as well as strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders.

This is a remote position, but we prefer candidates who are in the Eastern or Central time zones. Travel is expected to be for a few days once a month.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Lead a 3-member team.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure our ecommerce initiatives remain competitive.
• Provide thought leadership on long range goals and plans.
• Synthesize roadmaps, competitive data, qualitative and quantitative data to establish strategic operating plans.
• Establish best-in-class internal communications to communicate value delivered from the digital team to stakeholders.
• Assist and/or counsel product teams on roadmap development.
  

Qualifications
You'll have...

• Master's Degree (preferably in Business Administration or Computer Science), or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
• 3 + years of experience of management consulting experience, preferably with a top-tier management consulting firm.
• 3 + years of eCommerce experience to include understanding of ecommerce terms, tools and measurements.
• 3 + years of strong story telling/narrative experience engaging effectively at all levels from executive leadership to customers, across geographies and cultures.
• 2 + years of PowerPoint experience, including tools such as thinkcell.
  

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in business administration or computer Science or related field
• Strong Digital and Technical experience
• Extensive Strategy and Communication experience
• Experience with Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking principles.
• Experience designing and building digital products and bringing them to market.
  

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• 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.
  

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL5-sal-plan-1.pdf

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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