Nomenclature Strategist

About Ford Come help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. Itu2019s a belief that has fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today, it drives our commitment to become the worldu2019s most trusted mobility company, designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely, confidently, and freely. Ford is experiencing significant business transformation in an ever-changing digital world. We are dedicated to delivering distinctive products and solutions, having an u201calways onu201d relationship with customers and continuously improving our user experience. In this position... The Opportunity This newly created role reports to the Director of Global Nomenclature and supports Fordu2019s global Center of Excellence for naming and taxonomy. In this position, youu2019ll help drive clarity and consistency in how we name our products, services, and experiences across the enterprise. From vehicle design to HR, internal comms to marketing, youu2019ll collaborate with teams across the entire companyu2014making this one of the most connected roles at Ford. The Position The Strategist, Nomenclature will lead the end-to-end execution of naming initiatives across Fordu2019s product and service portfolio. This person should be both creatively fluent and strategically disciplined, with a sharp eye for detail, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder dynamics. This role is ideal for someone who can merge linguistic creativity with business strategy, delivering names that are not only memorable and meaningful, but aligned with our broader brand architecture and legally viable. What you'll do... + Lead individual naming projects from brief through final name selection + Develop comprehensive naming briefs rooted in business strategy, brand positioning, and audience insight + Facilitate internal and external naming workshops and creative sessions + Evaluate name candidates based on strategic fit, naming criteria, linguistic nuance, and early legal risk indicators + Manage feedback loops and stakeholder reviews across cross-functional teams + Ensure alignment with established naming principles, architecture, and the broader brand strategy + Partner closely with Ford Legal throughout the trademark screening and clearance process + Maintain process discipline and naming documentation to ensure repeatability and transparency + Collaborate with brand, marketing, and product teams to integrate naming work into go-to-market and portfolio strategy You'll have... + Bacheloru2019s degree or commensurate work experience required. + Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a bacheloru2019s degree + 6+ years of experience in nomenclature + 5+ Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders + Strong communication and storytelling skills, especially in presentation format + Familiarity with brand architecture, portfolio strategy, and naming systems Even better, you may have... + Masteru2019s degree or commensurate work experience required. + Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with a masteru2019s degree. + A mix of in-house and agency brand strategy experience + Highly collaborative and organized, with a bias for action + Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution + Open-minded, curious, and culturally engaged + Strong point of view but flexible in approach; thrives in complex environments You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builderu2026or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: + Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage + Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 Yearu2019s Day + Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. #LI-Remote #LI-LP3 Requisition ID : 55132

Created: 2025-11-28