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Staff Technical Program Manager

Ford Motor Company

Palo Alto (CA)

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USD 90,000 - 150,000

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to a fully electric transportation future. As part of the Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design team, you'll lead innovative software projects that shape the future of mobility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and continuous improvement in software development processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your skills in program management and embedded software development will be highly valued. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care and parental leave
Vehicle discount program for employees
Tuition assistance
Paid time off for community service
Generous paid holidays
Option to purchase additional vacation time

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in program management focused on embedded software.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage software activities across Embedded Device software and Android Applications.
  • Ensure alignment between development deliverables and project timelines.
  • Communicate program status and issues to stakeholders, including senior management.

Skills

Program Management
Embedded Software Development
Verification and Validation
Quality Assurance
Project Management Tools
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Project
Confluence
JIRA

Job description

We 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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Qualifications

You’ll have…

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, with a focus on embedded software development, verification and validation or quality assurance.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of consumer products software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance practices.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and manage detailed project plans.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Confluence, JIRA).

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 change maker, 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, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL5-sal-plan-1.pdf

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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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Responsibilities

What you’ll do…

  • Lead and manage multiple software activities across Embedded Device software, Android Applications, and Android OS, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project plans.
  • Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Ensure alignment between development deliverables, testing activities and project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
  • Manage dependencies for the engineering team including procurement of test platforms and equipment in support of test execution.
  • Provide guidance to the software teams, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Lead internal bug triage meetings where next steps of all open issues are identified and assigned.
  • Coordinate with other teams, including hardware engineering, product management, development, testing, and operations, to align software activities with overall project goals.
  • Communicate program status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management.
  • Manage go/no-go meetings where technical merits of all open issues will be reviewed to make a release decision.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for software development.
  • Drive closure to key issues by working with development teams and other TPMs.
  • Analyze defect trends and patterns and recommend process improvements.
  • Drive continuous improvement of software development processes and methodologies, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
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