Samer Halawi

About Samer Halawi

I’m a Senior Product and Program Management Leader with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation at the intersection of technology, AI, and enterprise-scale software.My background spans global organizations like Ford Motor Company and Yahoo, where I’ve led the full product lifecycle—from vision and strategy to launch and growth—across SaaS, eCommerce, and Connected Vehicle platforms. I’m passionate about turning complex challenges into measurable business outcomes through data-driven product strategy, agile execution, and cross-functional leadership.Recent work includes leading FordPro’s eCommerce transformation, scaling AI-enabled product experiences for commercial customers, and spearheading autonomous vehicle SaaS platforms that optimized real-time dispatch and fleet operations.I’m currently focused on integrating AI/ML technologies such as Agentic AI, LLMs, RAG, and workflow automation into enterprise products to unlock new levels of intelligence, scalability, and customer value.If you’re building the next generation of AI-powered digital products, autonomous systems, or enterprise platforms, I’m always open to connecting and sharing insights.EXPERTISE#ProductManagement #AI #SaaS #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Agile #AutonomousVehicles #Infotainment

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   Ford Motor Company

   Dec 2021 — Present · Dearborn, MI, US

   Leading FordPro’s digital transformation of B2B eCommerce platforms, enabling commercial customers to buy, customize, and manage fleet vehicles through seamless self-service experiences.Key Achievements & ResponsibilitiesDirected full product lifecycle — from concept to pilot and launch — for FordPro’s eCommerce suite (Build & Price, Quote to Order, and Data services) serving commercial fleet customers and Dealerships across North America and Europe.Defined product vision, roadmap, MVP, and success metrics to align business and engineering teams on measurable outcomes.Partnered cross-functionally with design, engineering, GTM, and vendor teams to deliver scalable, high-demand product releases.Championed Agile and SAFe methodologies, improving sprint velocity and release cadence while fostering data-driven decision-making.Delivered recurring stakeholder reports on KPIs, user adoption, and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) to executive leadership.Collaborated with AI and data teams to explore predictive analytics and recommendation models that enhance product personalization.Impact:Enabled FordPro’s shift toward digital-first sales channels and accelerated B2B eCommerce revenue growth by delivering enterprise-grade platforms that streamline vehicle ordering, quoting, and commercial lead management.

Education

• California State University, Long Beach

  BSEE, Electrical & Control Engineering

  1998 — 2002

• University of La Verne

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership

  2014 — 2016