Manager, Licensed Product Development

Description

In this position...

The ambition of the Global Licensing & Merchandising Team is to strengthen Fords position as a lifestyle brand by delivering engaging quality and relevant products & experiences our customers love. As our business grows we are seeking talented passionate individuals who wish to accelerate brand impact through licensed products. The Licensed Product Development Manager plays an instrumental role in maintaining the integrity quality and consistency of Ford-branded merchandise globally across categories. With thousands of product submissions annually from best-in-class licensed partners this position will manage the ever-growing volume and complexity of product reviews to ensure Fords sustained growth in consumer goods is maintained. The role will manage two Product Development Specialists focusing on optimizing product development workflows ensuring stringent compliance with Fords Trademark usage design execution and quality standards and coordinating efforts to strategically apply Ford IP across our vast array of consumer product categories. This position is key to continuing to elevate Fords position as a leading lifestyle brand and a preferred licensor partner while expanding our scope and scale of authentic licensed products in market.

You may not meet every requirement but if you are a highly motivated positive leader with a passion for Ford IP and its power to surprise and delight people through awesome brand moments wed love to talk to you.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

• Product Approval & Compliance Management : Oversee the comprehensive review and approval process for all global licensed product submissions ensuring strict adherence to Fords brand guidelines trademark usage design execution and quality standards across diverse categories (e.g. die-cast apparel interactive & gaming experiential).
• Process Optimization & Digital Tool Management : Drive the strategic optimization of product development workflows systems and tools to enhance efficiency maintain low turnaround times and effectively manage the high volume of annual submissions thereby scaling our operations for future growth. This includes managing relationships with software vendors (e.g. BrandComply) overseeing partner access to collaboration tools and improving asset library organization and licensee compliance.
• Internal Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate extensively with internal Ford teams including Enthusiast Brands Ford Racing Truck Global Brand Legal and Design to ensure seamless integration of brand and design elements into licensed products. Support proactive management of key stakeholder relationships.
• External Partner Management : Lead the coordination of business reviews with external licensee partners to ensure impactful brand representation and product quality. Assess new potential partners for strategic alignment cultivate strong working relationships and manage regular review processes with agencies and Product Development Specialists including preparing briefs for trade conferences and conventions.
• Brand Integrity & Risk Mitigation : Develop and implement proactive strategies to address potential brand integrity risks ensuring all licensed products consistently meet Fords high standards for consumer appeal safety and brand reputation.
• Category Strategy & Guidelines : Define develop and maintain strategic category guidelines product roadmaps and a comprehensive list of Ford IP to guide licensees in product innovation and execution for high-impact categories such as gaming and outdoor.
• Data & Trend Analysis : Conduct thorough review and monitoring of category trends competitive landscapes and directional business performance of key licensees to inform product / category strategy identify growth opportunities and ensure market relevance.
• Future Planning & Content Support : Maintain an easily accessible visual calendar of key product drops across Build Thrill Adventure brand pillars (e.g. 6 quarters rolling). Support content development for internal forums when socializing licensed product plans to brand marketing and communications teams.
• Asset Development Coordination : Coordinate and ensure the timely delivery of core updates to style guides and asset packs to support product development initiatives working with agencies product specialists and internal partners for key brand assets.

The Licensing Product Development Manager will be responsible for bringing to life high-quality impactful products globally across all Ford IP combining meticulous attention to detail with a comprehensive technical knowledge of licensing and product development across numerous categories.

Qualifications

Youll have...

Core competencies and skills critical to the role include :

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 the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including :

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here : New Hire Benefits

Visa 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-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1