Technical Program Manager ADAS SW Platform at Ford Motor

DescriptionWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world movesUse your technical expertise to make driving safer easier and better for our customers. The Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team develops state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like adaptive cruise control automatic emergency braking blind spot monitoring and 360 camera systems. ADAS also developed Fords industry-first Pro Trailer Hitch Assist securing over 60 patents in the process. The team is responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of these features into production on all Ford vehicle lines.We are seeking a diligent detail-driven project management professional to support our Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Software development activities. This involves applying Technical Program Management engineering principles and analytical techniques in support of delivering software for the ADAS ECU.ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will:Partner with key stakeholders to define scope prioritize and deliver major ADAS software initiatives that span multiple teams and multiple organizations across Ford.Understand the needs of stakeholders across the product development organization and influence as appropriate to achieve alignment on the prioritized initiativesApply technical project planning management and leadership for the development and delivery of ADAS Software (hand coded or MBD-based)Apply technical project planning management and leadership for the development and delivery of software tooling and/or support software to advance ADAS product developmentImplement and execute roadmaps schedules project plans and resourcing plans to enable ADAS to meet commitments across all customer constituenciesLead team members on modern world-class software development practices and precise execution of a technical plan (including management of milestone progress dependency tracking risk management and risk mitigation)Interface with and lead cross functional teams Systems Software Feature Suppliers V&V Quality to define and drive development plans ensuring on time SW delivery with highest qualityPartner with technical development leaders to create symbiotic relationships that showcase high value in technical leader/TPM matched-pairing through delivery velocityUtilize technical knowledge and capabilities to assist technical leaders and engineers in resolving dependencies and issues with stakeholdersHelp to resolve or facilitate resolution of technical issuesElevate the visibility of the team provide regular push updates through wiki Jira Teams email and other communication mediumsCommunicate and present project status to a broad stakeholder and leadership communityProactively identify and manage project risks developing mitigations and/or recovery plans in event of project slipsEfficiently utilize work management tools Wiki JIRA Project Management Tools to make plans and status visible to leadership and to provide strategic planning options/contingenciesQualificationsYoull have...Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or Controls Engineering5 years experience in SW Program Management in an embedded technical software discipline5 years experience in the usage of industry standard project management tools for product development and delivery (MS Project or equivalent)2 years experience in the usage of the JIRA work management tool or equivalent for product development and deliveryAbility to understand complex technical issues and to present adjusted levels of detail based on target audienceEven better you may have...Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Aerospace Engineering or Controls Engineering7 years experience in SW Program Management in an embedded technical software discipline within the automotive domainStrong background in embedded software developmentunderstanding of Advanced Driver Assistance SystemsExperience leading cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines (engineering product design testing quality etc.) throughout the entire product lifecycleExpert knowledge of Agile development methods and applicationStrong understanding of the software development lifecycle methodologyMastery of technical plan development (task identification task breakdown timing) for consumption at multiple leadership levels of the organizationExtensive experience using Atlassian tools (Jira Confluence etc) and GitHub source code management toolExtensive experience using Confluence to develop/maintain rich content wiki pagesProven ability to communicate program information to stakeholders at various levels of the organization (written and verbal)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 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 child care 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 Years Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 6-8.Visa sponsorship is 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RJ1Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1