About Us
Lead. Grow. Transform.
Ford Motor Company is constantly evolving and innovating, committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for all Australians, now and for generations to come.
Ford's International Markets Group (IMG) oversees a diverse portfolio of high potential, emerged, and emerging markets, including regions like Africa, Australia, the Middle East, New Zealand, South Korea, and ASEAN countries. Its strategy centres on leveraging strong positions in compact pickups and commercial vehicles (like the Ranger and Everest), tailoring products for regional needs, and optimizing import and after-sales opportunities.
In Australia we remain the largest automotive OEM employer, with around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford and their local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide.
Why Ford?
For a century, we've been a driving force across Australia, building a legacy that truly speaks for itself. Our iconic Mustang proudly holds its position as Australia's No. 1 Sports Car, while the versatile Everest has carved out its place as the No. 1 in its segment. Leading the way, the Ranger continues its rein as Australia's No. 1 Selling Vehicle.
These remarkable achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and a customer-focused approach that has delivered success across our entire lineup, giving us so much to be excited about! But we believe we do more than just build award-winning vehicles—we build careers.
- Complimentary vehicle and additional discounted lease car options.
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities.
- Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training.
- Paid parental leave from day 1.
- Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.
- Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks.
- Paid volunteer days.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Salesforce Group Product Manager to join our Enterprise Technology Team. Based at our International Market Groups Product Development Centre in Campbellfield, this pivotal full-time role will oversee the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Salesforce initiatives.
Reporting to the International Market Groups (IMG) ET Director, you will lead a team of approximately 30, driving end-to-end product development and delivery, ensuring the Salesforce platform aligns with our broader digital ecosystem, supports commercial needs, and fuels innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Own Product Strategy: Ensure comprehensive market and user research to define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Salesforce, ensuring alignment with the organization's broader digital ecosystem and overall business goals.
- Drive Product Development and Delivery: Lead the end-to-end agile development and launch of new features and enhancements within Salesforce, collaborating closely with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams from ideation through to release, while ensuring quality.
- Monitor Product Performance and Optimise: Establish and track key metrics and performance indicators for Salesforce, leveraging data analysis to monitor product success, identify opportunities for optimization, and manage ongoing operational improvements and incident response.
- Manage Stakeholder and Partner Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with internal executives and external technology partners (e.g., Salesforce, integrators), serving as the key liaison to align technology efforts with commercial needs, and drive product innovation.
- Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams: Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing product and technology team dedicated to Salesforce, setting clear objectives and fostering a collaborative, innovative, and customer-centric culture.
- Oversee Financials, Risk, and Operational Stability: Manage budget allocation, financial planning, and resource management for Salesforce digital initiatives, ensuring adherence to data privacy and security standards, and proactively mitigating enterprise digital risks related to the platform.
About You
- A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Engineering) is a minimum requirement. An MBA or Master's in a related field is preferred.
- Commensurate experience in Product Management, specifically with a focus on Salesforce or similar CRM/enterprise platforms.
- Broad understanding of Salesforce capabilities, ecosystem, and best practices.
- Proven experience in leading Agile product development teams and processes.
- Strong leadership skills with a positive teamwork attitude and the ability to inspire and mentor.
- Proficiency in Product Management tools, excellent communication skills (both oral and written), and demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence complex cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen, particularly for business case development and budget management.
- Deep understanding of Product Development Processes and deliverables, coupled with familiarity with Human-Centered Design principles and a passion for the customer experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong desire to deliver results, collaborating effectively with all employee levels, from technical personnel to Senior Management.
If you want to be a part of this challenging and rewarding transformation – Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity
Ford Australia is committed to building an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from First Nations, LGBTQI+, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people across all life stages.
As part of our commitment to driving equity and inclusion for all, we are now recognised by WGEA as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and all effort will be made to ensure diverse interviewers.
If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our Talent and Inclusion Lead Sarah at scastr34@ford.com.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorised to work in Australia. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
---Applications will close on Sunday 03 August 2025, however, please do not delay your application as interviews will commence before this date---
Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
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