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Ford Motor Company Staff Technical Program Manager, Embedded Controls in Palo Alto, California
As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll use your technical expertise to wholistically drive complex problems to completion. You’ll work amongst the team to scope work, plan requirements, identify risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) for our Embedded Controls team who is responsible for developing our next-gen ECU controls and software. The TPM will be responsible for driving the team to meet their committed deliverables as well as working with the engineers, technical leads and managers across the broader organization to assess risk, communicate status and drive closure to key issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and experience working with highly cross-functional teams. This environment is not for everyone but will enrich the best talent with the opportunity to perform some of the best work of their careers.
What you’ll be able to do:
Lead and manage multiple ECU software program 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 resource allocation.
Manage dependencies for the engineering team including procurement of test platforms and equipment in support of test execution.
Provide guidance to the Embedded Controls team, 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, systems, platform software, test, product management, and operations, to align Embedded Controls 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 testing.
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 Embedded Controls processes and methodologies, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
The minimum requirements we seek:
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.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of embedded 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).
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.
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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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.
For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-2.pdf
At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.
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