Staff Technical Program Manager, Design Concept Engineering

Ford-Motor-Company; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager in Palo Alto to drive the lifecycle of innovative EV-related products. You will partner with engineering, design, and business teams to translate strategy into successful products from concept to market, ensuring execution excellence and customer impact.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, roadmap development, and the ability to balance technical detail with business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with Ford's overall vision and objectives.
• Lead end-to-end product development, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market trends, and business goals.

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.

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.

In this position... Advanced EV’s Design Concept Engineering is a technology-driven team that specializes in developing new concepts into innovative products to meet the needs of our diverse customer base. We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our future product line and ecosystem by overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from conception to end-of-life and working directly with the technical engineering team and studio. Your expertise in product development, management, and cross-functional collaboration will be critical in ensuring the seamless execution and market success of our cutting-edge products.

What you’ll do

Product Strategy and Planning

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's overall vision and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product requirements, features, and functionality.
• Determine technology readiness and determine development roadmaps.

Product Development and Management

• Lead the end-to-end product development process, ensuring product design, specifications, and development meet the highest standards.
• Oversee and prioritize product features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market trends, and business goals.