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Product Planning & Strategy
The World Is Our Stage
We’re engaged in an intense international contest against powerful manufacturers around the globe. The rules of the game are in constant change, to reflect breakthrough technology, differing legal, social and economic systems, and the evolving tastes of our customers worldwide. The cutting edge of 21st century business is found on the global stage. In this high-stakes arena, the first company to identify challenges and opportunities – and the first to plan and respond to them effectively – will seize the advantage. From mature post-industrial countries to newly emerging markets, perceptual and analytic skills are indispensable to forecast and capitalize on change. That is the work of Product Planning & Strategy, a vital component of our Global Product Development organization.
Career opportunities with Product Planning & Strategy lead to challenging assignments in the U.S. and around the world. Are you prepared for the adventure of your life?
Product Planning and Strategy Full Time Developmental Program
New hires placed in our Product Planning & Strategy program have an opportunity to develop into future leaders for Global Product Development. Successful candidates will have:- less than five years of relevant full-time work experience
- a B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
- and an M.B.A. or a Master's in Engineering Management
The program provides total vehicle and cross-organizational experience and allows individuals the opportunity to network and receive training. Every new employee will be assigned an executive or management level mentor to assist in and support the development of career plans.
This developmental program takes just over two years. In that time, new hires are challenged during four very different assignments in Global Product Development.
The program includes four recommended developmental assignments:- In a strategy or planning function such as Corporate/Business Office Strategy & Planning, Future Vehicle Plans/Technology Planning, or New Business Development
- In a program management or planning function, such as Vehicle Line Planning/Project Management
- In an engineering activity, such as an engineering design and release activity (recommended) or a vehicle development activity
- In a manufacturing activity, on a vehicle launch or plant vehicle team or in a plant assignment as a manufacturing engineer
Product Planning & Strategy Intern Program
This program is designed for M.B.A. candidates who are interested in a career in Product Planning & Strategy. It provides an opportunity for you to learn what a career at Ford Motor Company in Global Product Development would be like and also provides Ford an opportunity to see you in action. Ford management considers this high-visibility program a valuable tool in recruiting candidates for full-time positions.
The intern program is open to candidates from the top M.B.A. schools in the country. It offers challenging and meaningful assignments that exercise your business, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. Our internship program typically lasts three to four months, and usually occurs between the M.B.A. candidate's first and second years of school.
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