Senior Product Manager, Engagement & Gamification
Dearborn, MI - USA
Job Summary
We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Launched in 2023 Integrated Services creates and markets new customer experiences by integrating hardware software and services across Ford Blue Model e and Ford Pro. These products and services allow Fords retail and commercial customers to customize their vehicles like never before with OTA (over-the-air)-driven experiences that grow better over time. Ford is developing leadership at the forefront of connected digital platforms that will revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function the way people interact with them and the value those vehicles provide.
The Lifecycle Engagement & Loyalty team is seeking a Sr. Product Manager to lead our gamification this role youll define the roadmap for behavior-driven experiences and game mechanics that leverage our connected vehicle ecosystem turning everyday ownership into an engaging lifelong relationship with the Ford brand.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Discovery and business-case development for new strategic gamification initiatives to ensure our lifecycle engagement roadmap stays ahead of digital entertainment trends and standard loyalty program commoditization.
Evaluate and pilot expansion strategies for behavior-driven experiences across diverse vehicle segments and ownership phases to scale Ford Rewards participation and digital app adoption beyond current channels.
Conduct deep-dive behavioral analyses of driving telemetry and ownership habits to identify key customer segments developing tailored game mechanics and localized features that address the specific intrinsic motivators of different driver archetypes and regional communities.
Orchestrate cross-functional delivery by translating the strategic gamification vision into high-level product definitions and technical requirements partnering closely with Software Engineering UX Design and Data Science from concept to launch.
Synthesize complex user engagement data connected vehicle technical capabilities and loyalty financial projections into high-impact presentations for executive leadership providing the strategic clarity and data-backed recommendations required to secure buy-in.
Qualifications
Youll have...
HS Diploma or equivalent
5 years of experience in product development or digital design experience
Demonstrated ability to achieve strategic goals in an innovative and fast-paced environment and to evolve product strategy based on researchdataand industry trends
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong leadership and communication skills to manage stakeholders across the organization including strong documentation skills
A deep passion for your customers their needs and for building/shipping products to meet these needs
Demonstrated effectiveness in complex organizations
Even better if you have...
- Domain knowledge in gamification frameworks (e.g. Octalysis) behavioral design or high-engagement consumer platforms (such as fitness ed-tech or gaming) strongly preferred
- Prior experience in product development behavioral psychology or designing digital-physical engagement loops that drive real-world user actions
- Bachelors Degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Behavioral/Cognitive Science Computer Science or a related field; Master of Business Administration
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
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