Supplier Software Delivery Technical Lead for Powertrain Control Modules at Ford

We are seeking a highly organized and technical Supplier Software Delivery Technical Lead to lead the functional coordination of supplier software deliveries for Powertrain Control Modules. This role sits at the intersection of technical requirements, delivery planning, and budget management. You will be responsible for ensuring that Low-Level Drivers (LLD) are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required specifications across multiple program variants. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.3+ years working with C programming language3+ years working with powertrain embedded control software.2–3 years of experience with software variant management.3–5 years working within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Project Management:3–5 years of experience in software project coordination, delivery management, or a similar function3–5 years managing delivery timelines, prioritizing tasks, and supporting multi‑program coordination.2–3 years managing supplier relationships.Financial Acumen:1–2 years tracking or supporting project budgets.Tools & Documentation:2–3 years writing Design Change Requests (DCRs) and updating Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).Quality Assurance:2–3 years coordinating software testing activities and developing evaluation criteria.Preferred Skills2–3 years of cross‑functional communication experience with business leads and external suppliers.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 builder…or all of 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 Year’s Day• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 7 to 8 and ranges from $84,480-162,120.  Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRVisa 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.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. #LI-Hybrid# LI DP2 Key Responsibilities 1. Software Delivery & Coordination Lead the functional coordination of supplier software deliveries (LLDs) for all Bosch-related projects. Manage the end-to-end receipt of software deliveries, ensuring a full understanding of program requirements, module variants, and their relationships to LLDs. Prioritize deliveries and coordinate closely with suppliers to ensure all LLDs reach their respective programs on schedule. 2. Change & Requirements Management Manage the Design Change Request (DCR) process, including the authoring and tracking of DCRs. Coordinate functional specification updates and Software Requirements Specification (SRS) documents to align with ongoing LLD delivery cycles. 3. Budget & Financial Oversight Lead budget tracking and management for supplier software deliveries. Monitor planned versus actual spending to ensure the project remains at or under the approved "Team Size Agreement" budget. Partner with Business Leads to account for current and future delivery needs and ensure fiscal alignment. 4. Testing, Validation & Quality Coordinate Supplier Acceptance Testing to validate each new delivery of LLDs. Develop and implement evaluation criteria to determine necessary testing levels based on the scope of change provided by the supplier. Own the LLD issue management and tracking process to ensure all defects are identified, documented, and resolved. Full timePosting Date: 2026-03-23