Director, Strategy – Transformation

Ford Motor Company

Director of Strategy & Transformation leading Ford's electric vehicle business strategies through 2030. Overseeing strategic planning and execution within a global team.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end development of Model e’s global EV strategy through 2030, defining where Ford plays, how Ford wins, and the roadmap to get there.
Synthesize market intelligence, competitive dynamics, customer insights, and financial analysis into clear strategic choices that guide enterprise investment and resource allocation.
Build and maintain a world-class EV fact base, migrating descriptive analysis into prescriptive, data-driven decision-making that strengthens Ford's market position.
Oversee strategic planning processes at the business unit level, including portfolio prioritization, investment allocation, and long-range planning.
Translate high-level strategy into operational reality by designing and leading the execution systems that move Ford's EV business from strategic intent to measurable market outcomes.
Establish clear key performance indicators (KPIs) and accountability metrics, ensuring cross-functional execution matches strategic timelines.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement rigorous process improvements to accelerate execution speed and efficiency.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, intellectually curious team of strategy and operations professionals, focusing on leading leaders rather than just individual contributors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a closely related field.
12+ years of progressive professional experience in corporate strategy, business operations, or management consulting (or 10+ years of experience with a Master’s degree/MBA).
5+ years in senior leadership roles with direct accountability for enterprise-level strategic outcomes and leading/developing high-performing teams.
MBA or Master’s degree in a technical or business field.
Prior experience in a VP, Director, or Principal-level role within a top-tier management consulting firm or an in-house strategy function at a global automotive, technology, or clean-energy company.
Direct experience owning EV product strategy, EV go-to-market strategy, or EV business unit P&L at scale—including international markets.
Proven track record in business development, strategic partnerships, or joint ventures/M&A within the EV, battery, or mobility space.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to distill extreme complexity into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.

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

strategic planningfinancial analysisdata-driven decision-makingportfolio prioritizationinvestment allocationkey performance indicatorsprocess improvementsbusiness developmentstrategic partnershipsjoint ventures

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingaccountabilityexecution speedanalytical skillsnarrative distillation

Certifications

MBAMaster's degree