About this role
Drive Commercial Strategy: Define the product roadmap for multiple quarters and beyond, ensuring a seamless integration of FinSimple commercial lending with Ford Pro's software and services suite. Political Capital & Organizational Influence: Build and leverage strong relationships across a complex matrix of 6+ internal organizations (including Ford Pro, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Operations, business stakeholders and Risk) to align conflicting priorities and secure buy-in for shared goals. Cultivate Talent: Build and mentor a high-performing team through active coaching, succession planning, and a culture of collaborative innovation focused on the unique needs of business customers. Bachelor's degree or combination of experience and education 6+ years of experience hiring, managing, and developing both individual contributors and leaders Experience engaging at an executive level internally with cross-functional groups Experience working in a matrixed team structure and influencing across product areas Proven leader in Commercial/B2B product management, specifically within the Ford Pro FinSimple or similar commercial fleet ecosystem. Specific experience delivering consolidated billing ecosystems, complex commercial leasing products, or large-scale digital platform consolidations. Extensive experience implementing and scaling AI solutions that enhance customer and agent experiences. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority across multiple disparate business units (e.g., Sales, IT, Finance, Operations). Holds a Master's, MBA, PhD, or equivalent experience. What you'll receive in return As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Deliver High-Priority Initiatives: Direct the end-to-end execution of massive, high-visibility projects, specifically focusing on: Manage Ongoing Product needs: Simultaneously oversee the "run the business" aspects of the commercial portfolio, ensuring stability and continuous improvement of existing lines of credit and fleet management tools. Established and active employee resource groups
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What you'll do
- Drive the product roadmap for FinSimple commercial lending and manage high-visibility projects. Oversee the ongoing product needs of the commercial portfolio to ensure stability and continuous improvement.
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