Director of Product Management, Core Modernization

Ford Motor Credit Company (FMCC) is the Financial Services arm of Ford Motor Company and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford Credit Europe (FCE) is part of the Ford Motor Credit Company and headquartered in Dunton, UK.   Ford Credit's business consists of financing Ford and Lincoln vehicles and services for Ford and Lincoln dealers, commercial customers and consumer/retail customers. Its business activities are concentrated in financing and leasing of automobile and software services. 

  

Ford Credit competes based on service and financing rate programs, including those sponsored by Ford. A key foundation of its service is providing broad and consistent purchasing policies for retail installment sale and lease contracts, and consistent support for dealer financing requirements across economic cycles. These policies have helped Ford Credit build strong relationships with Ford's dealer network that enhance competitiveness. Ford Credit also provides commercial financing and lines of credit to dealerships selling Ford Motor Company products. Ford Credit also owns Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, the arm that finances Lincoln vehicles.

 

In this position...

 

Ford Credit is looking for a Director of Product Management, Core Modernization to lead the vision, planning, and implementation of its Core Platform modernization efforts. This multi-year initiative aims to update Ford Credit’s essential platforms, such as originations, receivables, and servicing. The program encompasses all customer segments, including commercial, consumers, and internal client groups like Ford Motor Company. 

  

What you'll do...

As Director of Product Management, Core Modernization, you will lead a team comprised of more than 30 Product Managers and Analysts, and work in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, the program office, business clients, internal and external partners within a complex matrixed program organization.

Strategic Leadership & Vision 

• Drive Modernization Strategy: Lead the vision and roadmap for Core Modernization, transitioning legacy systems into scalable, AI-driven architectures that align with enterprise goals. 

• Advance the Operating Model: Serve as a change agent to evolve the Product Operating Model, ensuring the organization is structured for rapid, iterative delivery using latest AI capabilities.  

• Cultivate Talent: Build and mentor a high-performing team through active coaching, succession planning, and a culture of collaborative innovation. 

Execution & Delivery 

• Orchestrate Transformation: Direct the end-to-end execution of large-scale programs, maintaining accountability for milestones, budgets, and all key program metrics. 

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Engineering, UX, and Program teams to deliver user-centric internal capabilities that drive agent productivity and operational efficiency. 

• Data-Driven Prioritization: Establish frameworks to gauge product success, using data and stakeholder feedb