Portfolio Strategy Chief - International Markets

Ford is seeking a strategic, analytical, and influential leader to serve as Portfolio Strategy Chief across our international markets. In this role, you will shape the future product portfolio across the International Markets Group. You will translate complex market dynamics, customer insights, and business constraints into actionable portfolio strategies that drive profitable growth and strengthen Ford's competitive position globally.

This is a high-visibility role that requires the ability to synthesize complexity into clarity, build compelling business cases, and influence senior leadership decision-making.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field
• Significant experience in strategy, portfolio planning, product strategy, management consulting, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global or multi-market environment
• Strong financial acumen and experience building business cases and investment recommendations
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with proven ability to influence senior executives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights

Preferred:

• MBA or advanced degree
• Automotive industry experience, particularly in product or portfolio planning
• Experience working across emerging and international markets
• Experience leading and developing teams, and managing budgets and resources

Key Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinking
• Cross-functional leadership and influence
• Executive-level communication and presentation
• Comfort with ambiguity and complexity
• Global and cultural awareness
• Results orientation and bias for action

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