Product Manager, AI Vision Systems

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Dearborn (MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn seeks a Technical Product Manager to lead a team of senior IT engineers and own the delivery of manufacturing software products. You will drive prioritized decisions, apply systems thinking, and promote test-driven development to meet business objectives.

You will partner with IT, business owners, and plant staff across plants to deliver in four focus areas: new features and configurations, modernization, operations support 24/7, and compliance improvements

Qualifications

3+ years of Technical Product Management experience.
3+ years of Software Delivery experience with Agile and/or Lean practices including defining and prioritizing product features and working with backlog management tools.
2+ years of progressive responsibilities within technology and software functions such as software engineering/development, software/application delivery, product delivery, and/or product management.
2+ years of experience managing user requirements and user stories, tracking the delivery process, and managing software projects using CA Agile Central (Rally) or Jira, or similar Agile Tools.
Have exposure to Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Vision application deployments
1+ years of experience working with Cloud Technologies such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure

Responsibilities

Manage a team of senior technical IT engineers, to support and fulfill the Ford Motor Company’s organizational Objectives (as set by the Business Owners and by the IT leadership).
You will be responsible for the prioritized decision making, development and ongoing maintenance of products in the manufacturing space using systems thinking, test-driven development principles.
As a technical leader you will work closely with your IT team, with Business owners and partners, as well as each Site staff located in each plant to deliver across 4 main focus areas aimed to deliver customer value, meet business demands and improve vehicle and component quality
Business Advancement (new product features and configurations; new vehicle programs);
Modernization (product compliance; device refresh (strategy and implementations, such as servers, databases, and aging floor computers);
Run and Protect (support operations for 60 manufacturing plants existing (365/24/7), and for new global programs being stood up);
Compliance which includes improvements for how we do our work (system monitors; health alerts; CI/CD pipeline (continuous integration, continuous delivery)).

Skills

Technical Product Management

Agile Software Delivery

Cloud Technologies

Machine Learning

AI Application Deployment

MQTT

Industrial Internet of Things

Vision Systems

Backlog Management

Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Travel Willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Tools

CA Agile Central (Rally)

Jira

CI/CD Pipeline

Test-Driven Development

Systems Thinking

Job description

Manage a team of senior technical IT engineers, to support and fulfill the Ford Motor Company’s organizational Objectives (as set by the Business Owners and by the IT leadership).
You will be responsible for the prioritized decision making, development and ongoing maintenance of products in the manufacturing space using systems thinking, test-driven development principles.
As a technical leader you will work closely with your IT team, with Business owners and partners, as well as each Site staff located in each plant to deliver across 4 main focus areas aimed to deliver customer value, meet business demands and improve vehicle and component quality
Business Advancement (new product features and configurations; new vehicle programs);
Modernization (product compliance; device refresh (strategy and implementations, such as servers, databases, and aging floor computers);
Run and Protect (support operations for 60 manufacturing plants existing (365/24/7), and for new global programs being stood up);
Compliance which includes improvements for how we do our work (system monitors; health alerts; CI/CD pipeline (continuous integration, continuous delivery)).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
3+ years of Technical Product Management experience
3+ years of Software Delivery experience using Agile and/or Lean practices including defining and prioritizing product features and working with backlog management tools
2+ years of progressive responsibilities within technology and software functions such as software engineering/development, software/application delivery, product delivery, and/or product management.
2+ years of experience managing user requirements and user stories, tracking the delivery process, and managing software projects using CA Agile Central (Rally) or Jira, or similar Agile Tools
Have exposure to Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Vision application deployments
1+ years of experience working with Cloud Technologies such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure
Proven capability to thrive in a challenging & dynamic, global, automotive environment (365/24/7)
Visionary leadership behaviors (servant leader; transformational; long term resiliency; tactical; strategic)
Excellent written and oral communications skills to a range of target audiences: Executives, Technical Engineers, Plant manufacturing teams, Operators
Ability to lead software engineers to understand and rapidly learn technical acumen in AI/ML space, gather requirements, understand the customer, and come up with solutions.
Experience collaborating with engineers, designers, and product owners as part of co-located teams
Experience defining product vision, strategy, and product roadmaps and creating and managing backlogs.
Knowledge and experience with MQTT and Industrial Internet of Things.
Experience in one or more of the following domains: Vision Systems / IoT / Manufacturing
Willingness to periodically travel to Ford Vehicle Operations and Powertrain facilities - United States, Canada, Mexico.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Technical Product Management and Software Delivery within a dynamic automotive environment, leveraging Agile methodologies and cloud technologies to drive product development and compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage user requirements, and deliver innovative solutions in manufacturing and IoT domains.

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