General Manager, EV Utilities

Ford Motor Company

General Manager overseeing Ford's Electric Vehicle Utilities segment, driving strategies and market performance. Leading brand marketing and product teams across a global ecosystem.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate Ford’s long-term EV vision into actionable, high-impact segment strategies, determining resource allocation, capital investments, and cycle plan prioritization.
Own the North American (NA) Retail Strategy and execution for the EV Utilities segment, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise goals.
Lead high-priority strategic studies and initiatives aimed at optimizing platform efficiency, reducing material costs, and maximizing market competitiveness.
Define target portfolio roles, product positioning, and volume/share expectations to shape the future of Ford's EV utility business.
Accountable for the comprehensive budget, end-to-end P&L, and business performance of the EV Utilities segment.
Identify and operationalize profit optimization opportunities across the vehicle lifecycle, executing rigorous Profit Improvement Actions (PIAs).
Lead cross-functional Vehicle Line Performance Reviews, Technical Value Management (TVM) initiatives, and warranty reduction projects to drive quality and cost efficiencies.
Maintain direct line responsibility for the EV Utilities Brand Marketing teams, ensuring cohesive, high-impact brand positioning and market execution.
Partner with Product Marketing to leverage deep customer insights, defining the optimal market equation, pricing strategies, and product mix.
Oversee the development and execution of world-class Go-To-Market (GTM) launch plans, vehicle reveals, dealer engagement strategies, and customer experience initiatives.
Forge strong, collaborative partnerships across a highly matrixed organization, including Design, Communications, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, or a closely related field.
12+ years of progressive professional experience in general management, brand marketing, or product leadership (or 10+ years of experience with a Master’s degree/MBA).
Proven track record of executive-level leadership, with demonstrated success managing large, cross-functional organizations and substantial budgets/P&Ls.
MBA or Master’s degree in a technical or business field (you may also have).
Extensive experience in the automotive, clean-tech, or consumer technology sectors, with a deep understanding of EV technology, charging ecosystems, and software-defined vehicle concepts.
Exceptional commercial acumen, with a proven history of successfully launching major vehicle programs or consumer products and managing complex P&Ls.
Highly developed communication and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and lead successfully within matrixed global structures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience leading teams through ambiguous, fast-paced, and unprecedented market transitions.

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 and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementP&L managementprofit optimizationmarket strategyproduct positioningGo-To-Market (GTM) planningvehicle lifecycle managementcross-functional leadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

executive leadershipcommunication skillsnegotiation skillsinfluencing skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingteam leadershipcustomer insightsorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

MBAMaster’s degree