IMG Portfolio Strategy Chief

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.

Lead portfolio strategy across key markets spanning the International Markets Group, ensuring alignment with regional priorities and Ford's global enterprise strategy.
Drive segment "chessboard" analysis to identify emerging market opportunities, competitive threats, and white-space segments, informing where and how Ford should compete.
Lead comprehensive portfolio studies, factoring in complex variables and constraints—including regulatory environments, powertrain mix, capital allocation, and market-specific demand—while partnering closely with cross-functional teams across Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Finance.
Develop robust business cases that quantify the financial, operational, and strategic implications of portfolio recommendations.
Present recommendations to senior leadership with compelling storytelling, clear communication, and a data-driven narrative that enables confident decision-making.
Manage strategy resources and budget across multiple concurrent studies, ensuring workstreams progress on schedule and deliver the insights required to support critical portfolio decisions.

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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