Description

Job Description

In this position...

Our mission is to help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. We are also committed to becoming the world's most trusted company, designing smart vehicles for a smart world. We believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams, and with our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we are seeking outstanding candidates to join our innovative team.

Leverage your deep technical background and proven project management acumen to shape the future of driving, making it safer, easier, and more intuitive for our customers. The Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) team at Ford is at the forefront of automotive innovation, developing state-of-the-art hardware, software, and algorithms. We deliver best-in-class features such as the revolutionary BlueCruise hands-free driving technology, advanced Surround View Camera systems, and intelligent Pro Trailering features. Our work directly contributes to Ford's vision of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

As a Systems Technical Program Manager, you will be a key contributor within the ADAS organization, driving integration across complex technical domains and ensuring the successful achievement of cross-functional program milestones and deliverables for our next-generation driver-assistance architectures. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, program management, and external partners to bring cutting-edge ADAS features to market. This is a pivotal role where your technical expertise and meticulous execution will directly impact the development and deployment of revolutionary automotive technology.

You will be a significant contributor to the development of our next-generation Driver Assistance Technology (DAT) architecture and provide critical support for our current DAT architecture. Your responsibilities will include:

• Roadmap Development: Contributing to the planning and development of Systems roadmaps, meticulously aligning program timing and deliverables with both platform systems and feature system development.
• Decision Facilitation: Facilitating technical and program decisions, ensuring seamless alignment between technical development, strategic departmental priorities, supplier constraints, and overarching Platform & Program expectations.
• Risk & Dependency Analysis: Proactively identifying, analyzing, and documenting complex upstream and downstream risks and dependencies. You will propose and support the implementation of robust mitigation plans to keep development teams unblocked and on track.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Preparing and analyzing critical data and insights required for Program and Platform reviews, fostering transparency and informed decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities and proposing solutions for continuous process improvement across the ADAS organization to accelerate our already strong culture of quality, efficiency, and excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, controls, validation, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in automotive project or program management.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a Systems Engineering or related technical role.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep, applied knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, including Design, Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA), Requirements Atomization, and Traceability.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS), understanding its phases, deliverables, and role in accelerating product development.
• Experience in Automotive Electronic Control Modules (ECU) and Sensor Design.
• Proficiency in Systems Modeling and Requirements Management tools such as MagicDraw and Jama.
• Proficiency in Agile project management and collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

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 a range of salary grades 6-8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2

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.

Onsite work of up to four days per week is required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CL2