Customization Planning Manager

Ford Motor Company

Ford Customization Planning Manager overseeing the development and implementation of vehicle customization strategies. Engaging with teams from ideation to execution for Ford vehicles.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Vehicle Planning, Cycle Planning, and Program Management, with a strong focus on developing business cases and leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability to drive customer understanding and manage product development processes effectively.

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Vehicle PlanningCycle PlanningProgram ManagementProduct MarketingCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Business Case DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentData AnalysisCapital AllocationProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Ford Customization Product Development SystemFord Finance Process

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

AccessoriesBuzz ModelsCross-Functional StakeholdersRevenue TargetsProfit Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a full cycle plan of accessories and buzz model packages throughout the business plan period
Drive deep customer understanding with GM/marketing teams to ensure FC cycle plan is filling in key gaps in the marketplace/Ford portfolio
Leverage customer and sales data to drive business cases and to consistently review and challenge programs to ensure best use of capital allocation
Identify and develop detailed product proposals for new accessories, options and feature vehicles for production and dealer channel offerings
Lead FC GPDS and Ford Customization Product Development System
Manage business case development/analysis, provide planning direction and secure approval for Ford Customization projects
Ensure smooth transition from Planning to Program Management at hand-off. Ensure achievement of key business objectives including revenue & profit targets, take rates, part volumes and budget adherence
Lead monthly discussion with senior leadership on business health, areas of opportunity, help needed, etc.
Represent Ford Customization in key cross-functional forums as required, ensuring broad awareness of the accessory cycle plan through the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
5+ years of experience leading a diverse, cross-functional team
5+ years of experience organizing and leading cross-functional stakeholders in POV alignment, planning and business integration activities
3+ years of experience with Vehicle planning, cycle planning, program management, product marketing, and/or strategy
3+ years of demonstrated success in problem solving complex cross-functional challenges
Experience with accessories / buzz models a plus
Demonstrated understanding of the Ford Finance process used to create and approve business cases
Experience working on cycle plan and forward model programs
Experience in the Ford system beyond Ford Customization/FCSD; proven track record of integration and knowledge of other functions and groups within Ford, particularly product development
Demonstrated ability to make business critical decisions and owning end-to-end implications of those decisions
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to work independently yet collaboratively across organizations
Possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating integrity in all actions
Prior vendor/supplier management
Demonstrated extraordinary teamwork and leadership behaviors
Comfortable interfacing with Executive level leadership

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.