Product Manager, Manufacturing Execution Systems – MES

Ford Motor Company

Ford Product Manager leading vehicle scheduling applications that modernize automotive manufacturing. Owning product strategy, roadmaps, budgets, and delivery across engineering, data, DevOps, and factory teams.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management across the full product lifecycle, including backlog management, Agile methodologies, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value and optimize user experience.

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Product Lifecycle ManagementAgile MethodologiesData AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Backlog ManagementRequirements DefinitionProject Scope ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementUser Story DevelopmentProduct SpecificationOKR/KPI TrackingCustomer Discovery TechniquesTechnical Feasibility Assessment

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

JIRACloud InfrastructureAI TechnologiesModern Technology StacksAgile Ceremonies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Product ManagementManufacturingSoftware EngineeringIndustrial ApplicationsLean Product Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a product or product family across the full product lifecycle, from ideation and business case development through delivery, adoption, and sunset
Translate product vision into a prioritized backlog of epics and user stories with Business Partners and Product Owners
Lead end-to-end project management, including requirements, scope, timelines, roadmaps, budget, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication
Manage JIRA and facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Track and report project health, escalating and resolving blockers proactively
Balance business viability, user desirability, and technical feasibility with cross-functional teams
Collaborate with Product Designers, Architects, Software Engineers, data scientists, DevOps, automation, controls, and manufacturing teams
Define product specifications, requirements, and acceptance criteria
Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap
Develop project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and status reports for on-time, on-budget delivery
Apply product discovery techniques and conduct customer discovery through interviews, surveys, and usability testing
Monitor platform performance, adoption, and usage data after launch and prioritize improvements
Communicate product strategy, status, and progress to stakeholders and executive leadership
Prepare regular product and project performance updates for leadership
Deliver measurable business value against OKRs/KPIs and support organizational change management
Coach Business Partners on iterative and incremental delivery approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in a product manager, project manager, or software engineering role
Experience owning or managing critical applications for industrial use cases
Blend of business, manufacturing, and technical expertise
Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risk
Experience with Agile/Lean product delivery practices, backlog management, sprint planning, and prioritization frameworks
Experience driving business OKRs/KPIs through product development, data analysis, and user experience optimization
Strong analytical skills focused on data-driven product and project decision-making
Proficiency with modern technology stacks
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and AI technologies
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
Familiarity with Test-Driven Development, Pair Programming, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience presenting to executive stakeholders
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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 childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
Domestic relocation is available for this position