Ford Pro Intelligence Manager

Strategy & vision development: Identify priority markets for connected solutions Identify key solutions in markets that meet customer needs and support Ford strategic priorities Assess competitive actions and identify key threats and opportunities Develop the right business model for each market, including the decision of Ford developed vs. partner solutions Product management Working with the markets, identify the potential customer base and revenue Identify the key enablers for development Identify the right external partners if required Lead the development of the business case for each proposed solution Effectively communicate product priorities to relevant stakeholders Lead the approval process, including global prioritization and in-market alignment External relationship management Engage external partners to understand the feasibility of co-development of solutions Assess partners portfolio and capabilities and fit to Ford s vision Develop recommendations on where and how to deploy partner products Minimum 6 years experience overall and 3 years experience in the automotive connectivity space; direct experience with developing telematics solutions a strong plus Strategy / business development experience a plus Great understanding of commercial customer needs, especially in the connectivity / telematics space, ability to translate those needs to solutions Strong business acumen, ability to manage a business line from strategy to execution Good strategic capabilities, ability to identify growth areas and a viable and feasible execution strategy Deep understanding of the connected solution development process, existing industry practices and business models, and industry dynamics Strong leadership skills, capable to work with a team and other Ford stakeholders that are located across multiple markets/timezones Good communication and negotiation skills. -