VP of Product Management leading Ford Credit's vision and execution of commercial lending and software financial products. Driving innovative financing solutions for various business entities.
Responsibilities
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.
Deliver High-Priority Initiatives: Direct the end-to-end execution of massive, high-visibility projects, specifically focusing on:
- Consolidated Commercial Ecosystems: Being the key financial voice on unified commercial customer experiences.
- Portfolio Modernization: Revamp core commercial lease and retail offerings to meet modern fleet flexibility requirements.
- Digital Experience Convergence: Lead product integrations to merge disparate digital entry points into cohesive experiences.
- Manage Ongoing Product needs: Oversee existing lines of credit and fleet management tools.
- Data-Driven Prioritization: Leverage AI and product frameworks to gauge success focusing on P&L objectives.
- Dealer Enablement: Resolve dealer pain points and needs on digital tools and portals.
Navigate Corporate Complexity: Align dependencies across global portfolios, acting as the "glue" between teams.
Dealer & Partner Relations: Strengthen relationships with external dealers, ensuring roadmap supports their goals.
Mitigate Systemic Risk: Proactively identify risks associated with commercial lending and ensure communication across stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or combination of experience and education
12+ years of Product Management experience
6+ years of experience hiring, managing, and developing both individual contributors and leaders
Experience engaging at an executive level internally with cross-functional groups
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