Associate Director, Strategic Economic Initiatives / Chief of Staff
Ford Motor Company
Associate Director, Strategic Economic Initiatives / Chief of Staff
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Lead and manage high-priority cross-functional projects, ensuring initiatives are scoped, resourced, and delivered on time
- Support strategic planning processes; translate organizational vision into clear roadmaps and measurable outcomes
- Conduct market, ecosystem, and policy analysis to inform decision-making and identify emerging opportunities or risks
- Build executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and narratives that communicate strategy and progress
- Serve as a thought partner to the COO & Head of Innovation, helping prioritize workload, prepare for key meetings, and maximize impact
- Drive executive team meetings: set agendas, track follow-ups, and ensure accountability
- Facilitate cross-team alignment, proactively surfacing conflicts and ensuring resolution
- Represent leadership in internal and external forums
- Manage program execution and ensure the organization operates effectively at strategic and operational levels
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree of Business Administration
- 8+ years of experience in economic development, mobility, public policy, government affairs, or related fields
- Deep understanding of innovation ecosystems, startup development, and the role of public policy in driving economic growth
- Proven track record of building partnerships across sectors and navigating complex stakeholder environments
- Strong communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to move from vision to execution
- Experience working in or with government, foundations, or mission-driven private sector organizations
- Passion for place-based innovation and inclusive economic development, particularly in urban settings
- Competitive nature with a desire to see impactful results
- Creative and curious problem solver with the flexibility to manage through roadblocks and adjust strategy to achieve goals
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
