Manager, Charging & Energy Services - GTM Operations

Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

$116K/yr – $218K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the GTM and field enablement for Ford\'s Home Charging and Energy Services, driving end-to-end launches from dealer enrollment to customer journey across online and in-store channels.

  • GTM ownership across dealer programs, pilot to national rollout, and field enablement.
  • Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Ops to translate field needs into PRDs, user flows, and launch plans.
  • Decide launches and hypercare; own escalation paths and rapid resolution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • GTM Program Leadership
  • Lead the planning and implementation of the home charging journey in close partnership with Digital Product/Ford App, Marketing & Comms, Hardware Engineering, Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD), Installation Partners, Office of General Council (OGC), Field Operations, and Dealers.
  • Own go-to-market execution for charging programs end-to-end: plan, do, check & act
  • Lead current and upcoming workstreams including (but not limited to):
  • Dealer Charging Solutions (DCS) — pilot, soft launch, and national rollout
  • Installation Services integration into dealer and customer flows
  • Home Charging / Energy Services - Align Sales Channels & Experience Integrations both online and in-store.
  • Serve as the decision maker during launch and hypercare windows; own escalation paths and resolution speed
  • Dealer & Field Enablement
  • Own the strategy, design, and execution of dealer-facing program elements — enrollment processes, participation agreements, and program documentation (e.g., DPES) to maximize value at Retail.
  • Partner with Field Operations to drive dealer enrollment, engagement, and ongoing participation
  • Design and deliver dealer comms and training across launch phases — from "why enroll" through "how it works"
  • Coordinate joint training plans across Charging, DMP, and Rewards teams
  • Cross-funcational Collaboration
  • Partner across the Ford Charging & Energy Services Orgs to ensure GTM consistency and shared learnings
  • Work closely with Product Managers on the Dealer Member Portal (DMP) and adjacent platforms to translate field and dealer needs into PRDs, user flows, and roadmap priorities
  • Run UAT and product launch validation in partnership with Product, Engineering, and Analytics (GDIA) teams
  • Influence roadmap prioritization through regular product syncs
  • Comms, Content & Compliance
  • Partner with Consumer Marketing and GTM Communications to deliver field- and dealer-ready materials including training & support tools to maximize value prop at Retail picturing the value proposition across channels (Online, Instore, In App).Note: kept wording as-is where possible for accuracy

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in Product Development, Marketing, Customer Experience, or similar
  • 5+ years of experience in GTM operations, dealer/channel program management, field operations, retail strategy, or automotive sales operations
  • Experience in customer journey development & execution
  • Demonstrated ability to own a program end-to-end — plan, do, check & act — with a strong drive for results, commitment to quality, and attention to detail
  • Creative thinker, problem solver, and resilient — comfortable operating in white space and evolving the business beyond traditional models; able to build the path as you walk it
  • Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, ambiguous, high-visibility environment
  • Strong cross-functional leadership; proven ability to influence peers, partners, and senior stakeholders to gain alignment toward a shared vision and goals — without relying on direct authority
  • Prior experience leading projects that require collaboration across multiple teams, organizations, and external vendors
  • Experience designing and executing training, comms, and change management for a distributed network (dealers, franchisees, field reps, or similar)
  • Sharp written communication — able to translate complex product capabilities into clear "why-buys" and operational guidance

Preferred

  • Experience working alongside or embedded with Product Management teams — writing PRDs, running UAT, contributing to roadmap prioritization
  • Familiarity with digital product development cycles, customer journey mapping, and CX validation
  • Background in EV charging, energy services, connected vehicle, or adjacent emerging-tech categories
  • Experience navigating OGC / legal review processes for dealer agreements and customer-facing content
  • Exposure to Commercial / Fleet / B2B Sales Channels in addtion to Retail
  • Exposure to commercial / fleet / B2B sales channels in addition to retail

Benefits

  • 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 Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
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