Senior V&V Program Manager - Automotive Software

Lincoln Motor Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Technical Program Manager for hardware and software integration planning, defect management, and release management. You will lead V&V activities, drive program plans, budgets and milestones across cross-functional teams.

Required are strong PM skills, 5+ years in software development/verification, and familiarity with EV architectures. This is a leadership role with hybrid onsite requirements and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years in program management focused on software development, verification & validation or QA
• Automotive/EV experience preferred; aerospace ok
• Proven track record managing complex projects in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple validation and verification activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project plans
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure alignment between testing activities and project timelines, milestones and resources
• Manage dependencies for engineering, including test platforms and equipment procurement
• Lead V&V team and guide defect triage, coordinating with development and TPMs
• Communicate program status and risks to senior management; drive go/no-go release decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze testing requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of V&V processes leveraging best practices

Skills

V&V methodologies

EV architecture basics

SDLC

Agile/SCRUM

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. or M.S in computer science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Technical Program Manager for hardware and software integration planning, defect management, and release management. You will lead V&V activities, drive program plans, budgets and milestones across cross-functional teams.

Required are strong PM skills, 5+ years in software development/verification, and familiarity with EV architectures. This is a leadership role with hybrid onsite requirements and a competitive salary range.