Sr. Manager, UEV Services & Upgrades
Core
Design and manage the next generation of software products for Ford Fathom, the future connected vehicle, defining the connected vehicle experience for 2026 and beyond.
Role type
Senior Manager, Connected Vehicle Product Strategy & Lifecycle
Builds
Connected vehicle software products, OTA update roadmaps, and monetized digital experiences for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive + Consumer Software / Connected Devices
Required skills
Product strategy, go-to-market planning, pricing and monetization, ecosystem integration, cross-functional leadership, requirements definition, launch strategy, OTA roadmap management, performance analytics
Preferred skills
Experience at leading consumer tech companies (Apple, Google, Samsung), subscription models, partnership building, automotive/mobility domain knowledge, Agile methodologies, user experience intuition, complex stakeholder management
Technologies
Mobile apps, cloud connectivity, connected devices, OTA updates, HMI
Responsibilities
Monitor global consumer software trends and translate them into a connected experience roadmap; Develop business cases, pricing strategies, and packaging models for paid features; Synchronize fast-moving software lifecycles with traditional vehicle development cycles; Write product requirements bridging consumer features with automotive-grade safety and reliability standards; Champion a seamless single-ecosystem customer experience across vehicle, mobile, and accessories; Lead matrixed teams across software, design, engineering, and safety to deliver products on time and budget; Identify and negotiate with leading technology partners; Manage software licensing, data privacy compliance, and intellectual property; Develop go-to-market plans including positioning and customer journey; Define the OTA roadmap for post-purchase enhancements and security patches; Monitor customer telemetry and usage data to drive continuous product improvement