Ford Defense Business Manager
Core
Strategic business integrator and operating lead establishing a new defense business unit, defining operating models, governance, and cross-functional execution.
Role type
Senior strategy & operations business manager
Builds
New defense business unit (Ford Defense) with scalable operations and governance
Domain
Defense / Government contracting / Automotive
Required skills
Strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, governance design, financial structuring, risk management, executive communication, program management, organizational design
Preferred skills
New business establishment, defense/government contracting, regulated industries, automotive/aerospace, portfolio management, organizational change management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define and execute roadmap to establish scalable business, design internal governance model and decision rights, develop executive-level governance materials and KPIs, partner with Finance/Legal/HR/IT/Engineering to define capabilities, lead complex ambiguous initiatives spanning multiple organizations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
