Director - Product Management
Ford
Leadership & Team Building
Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of Product Managers and Product Analysts across different experience levels Establish clear career paths, growth frameworks, and performance standards for the product organization Create a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and data-driven decision making Develop hiring strategies specifically tailored to attract top product talent in the competitive Indian job market Build strong relationships with Design, Engineering and Operations teams while fostering a collaborative culture across the Product team in the countryCulture & Organizational Development
Define and nurture a unique organizational culture that reflects both our global values and Indian workplace dynamics Create frameworks for collaboration, decision-making, and knowledge sharing Establish rituals and practices that build team cohesion and celebrate successes Build relationships with the local tech and product community to position our company as an employer of choiceBusiness & Product Impact
Evangelize the concept of business value and into tangible business outcomes Work closely with finance to develop and manage budgets Present product performance and strategy to executive leadershipInternal Product Education
Develop a comprehensive Product Management (PM) curriculum tailored to the Indian context, covering fundamentals through advanced topics Establish a Product Academy with structured learning paths for PMs, aspiring PMs, and cross-functional partnersCreate a product mentorship program pairing experienced PMs with junior team members and interested employees from other departments
Experience & Skills
15+ years of product management experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles Proven track record of building and scaling product teams, preferably in the Indian market Strong understanding of product development methodologies and best practices Experience working with global teams and adapting strategies for local markets Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders Data-driven approach to decision making with strong analytical capabilities Experience establishing organizational processes and operational frameworks Experience working in the automotive industry for a US based companyPersonal Attributes
Natural leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguous, fast-paced environments Empathetic and people-focused, with a genuine passion for developing talent Strategic thinker who can also roll up sleeves and get into the details when needed Cultural sensitivity and awareness of the nuances of building organizations in India Resilience and adaptability to navigate the challenges of a growing operation Curious mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvementLeadership & Team Building
Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of Product Managers and Product Analysts across different experience levels Establish clear career paths, growth frameworks, and performance standards for the product organization Create a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and data-driven decision making Develop hiring strategies specifically tailored to attract top product talent in the competitive Indian job market Build strong relationships with Design, Engineering and Operations teams while fostering a collaborative culture across the Product team in the countryCulture & Organizational Development
Define and nurture a unique organizational culture that reflects both our global values and Indian workplace dynamics Create frameworks for collaboration, decision-making, and knowledge sharing Establish rituals and practices that build team cohesion and celebrate successes Build relationships with the local tech and product community to position our company as an employer of choiceBusiness & Product Impact
Evangelize the concept of business value and into tangible business outcomes Work closely with finance to develop and manage budgets Present product performance and strategy to executive leadershipInternal Product Education
Develop a comprehensive Product Management (PM) curriculum tailored to the Indian context, covering fundamentals through advanced topics Establish a Product Academy with structured learning paths for PMs, aspiring PMs, and cross-functional partnersCreate a product mentorship program pairing experienced PMs with junior team members and interested employees from other departments
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