ADAS Software Principal TPM

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead ADAS embedded software initiatives across multiple vehicle platforms. You will guide a team of TPMs, coordinate with Systems, Software, Suppliers and Quality, and drive roadmaps and delivery plans using modern software practices.

You will implement rigorous milestone management, risk mitigation, and executive-level reporting while promoting agile processes and close collaboration with Tier 1/2 suppliers. Hybrid work model is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of product development experience (hardware, software, and/or services).
• 3+ years leading a team of engineers or technical program managers.
• Expertise with JIRA and modern work management tools.
• Expertise with embedded software development and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Define, scope, prioritize, plan, and deliver major ADAS software initiatives across Ford platforms.
• Lead TPM team and align with Systems, Software, Suppliers, Manufacturing, V&V, Platform, and Quality.
• Drive roadmaps, schedules, and resourcing for ADAS to meet commitments.
• Manage milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Present project status to leadership and conduct executive reviews.

Skills

Embedded software development

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

We are seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Embedded Software development activities. This involves applying Technical Program Management engineering principles and analytical techniques in support of delivering embedded software for current and future ADAS ECUs and subsystems at Ford.

What you'll do

Lead a team of ADAS Technical Program Managers and partner with key stakeholders to define, scope, prioritize, plan, and deliver major ADAS software initiatives that support multiple vehicle platforms across Ford.

Understand the needs of stakeholders across the product development organization and influence as appropriate to achieve alignment on the prioritized initiatives

Apply technical project planning, management, and leadership for the development and delivery of ADAS Embedded Software both within Ford and in integration with Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier software products.

Implement and execute roadmaps, schedules, project plans, and resourcing plans to enable ADAS to meet customer commitments

Lead 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 cross functional teams – Systems, Software, Suppliers, Manufacturing, V&V, Platform, and Quality to define and drive development plans, ensuring on time software delivery with highest quality

Partner with technical development leaders to create symbiotic relationships that showcase high value in technical leader/TPM matched-pairing through delivery velocity

Utilize technical knowledge and capabilities to assist technical leaders and engineers in resolving dependencies and issues with stakeholders

Help to resolve technical issues or, at a minimum, lead the forum where solution options are discussed and driven to a conclusion

Elevate the visibility of the team – provide regular “push” updates through Confluence, Teams, email, and other communication mediums

Communicate and present project status to a broad stakeholder and leadership community, highlighting schedule risks and developing recovery plans in the event of project slips.

Lead executive level reviews of status across multiple ADAS projects with both internal and third partyexecutive leadership.

Proactively utilize work management tools such as Confluence and JIRA to make plans and status visible to leadership and to provide strategic planning options/contingencies

You’ll have

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar related technical field

10+ years working experience in product development of hardware, software, and/or services

5+ years leading technical projects globally

3+ years leading a team of engineers or technical program managers

Expertise with modern work management tools and technical work plan management within those tools. Expert level proficiency with JIRA is required

Expertise with modern software development practices and a strong background in embedded software development

Even better, you may have

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar related technical field

12+ years working experience in product development of hardware, software, and/or services

5+ years leading a team of engineers or technical program managers

Experience in software development within the ADAS or automated driving domain

Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines (engineering, product, design, testing, quality, etc.) on high complexity projects throughout the entire product lifecycle

Expert knowledge of agile development methods and application

Mastery of technical plan development (task identification, task breakdown, timing) for consumption at multiple leadership levels of the organization

Proven ability to communicate program information to various leadership and stakeholder levels of the organization (written and verbal)

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 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.

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.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

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.

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