Technical Program Manager - ADAS SW Platform

What you will do:We are seeking a diligent, detail-driven project management professional to support our Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Software development activities. This involves applying Technical Program Management engineering principles and analytical techniques in support of delivering software for the ADAS ECU.The minimum requirements we seekBachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Controls Engineering5+ years’ experience in SW Program Management in an embedded technical software discipline5+ years’ experience in the usage of industry standard project management tools for product development and delivery (MS Project or equivalent)2+ years’ experience in the usage of the JIRA work management tool or equivalent for product development and deliveryAbility to understand complex technical issues and to present adjusted levels of detail based on target audienceOur preferred requirementsMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Controls Engineering7+ years’ experience in SW Program Management in an embedded technical software discipline within the automotive domainStrong background in embedded software development, understanding of Advanced Driver Assistance SystemsPrior experience managing complex technical software workstreams, specifically in Diagnostics (UDS/DEM/DCM), Software Download (SWDL), Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, or Vision/Image Processing.Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines (engineering, product, design, testing, quality, etc.) throughout the entire product lifecycleExpert knowledge of Agile development methods and applicationStrong understanding of the software development lifecycle methodologyMastery of technical plan development (task identification, task breakdown, timing) for consumption at multiple leadership levels of the organizationExtensive experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc), and GitHub source code management toolExtensive experience using Confluence to develop/maintain rich content wiki pages Proven ability to communicate program information to stakeholders at various levels of the organization (written and verbal)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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$146,600., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$162,900.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: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.This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#DP2In this role, you will:Partner with key stakeholders to define, scope, prioritize, and deliver major ADAS software initiatives that span multiple teams and multiple organizations across Ford. Understand the needs of stakeholders across the product development organization and influence as appropriate to achieve alignment on the prioritized initiativesApply technical project planning, management, and leadership for the development and delivery of ADAS Software (hand coded or MBD-based)Apply technical project planning, management, and leadership for the development and delivery of software tooling and/or support software to advance ADAS product developmentImplement and execute roadmaps, schedules, project plans, and resourcing plans to enable ADAS to meet commitments across all customer constituenciesLead team members on modern, world-class, software development practices, and precise execution of a technical plan (including management of milestone progress, dependency tracking, risk management, and risk mitigation)Interface with and lead cross functional teams – Systems, Software, Feature, Suppliers, V&V, Quality to define and drive development plans, ensuring on time SW delivery with highest qualityPartner with technical development leaders to create symbiotic relationships that showcase high value in technical leader/TPM matched-pairing through delivery velocityUtilize technical knowledge and capabilities to assist technical leaders and engineers in resolving dependencies and issues with stakeholdersHelp to resolve or facilitate resolution of technical issues Elevate the visibility of the team – provide regular “push” updates through wiki, Jira, Teams, email, and other communication mediumsCommunicate and present project status to a broad stakeholder and leadership communityProactively identify and manage project risks, developing mitigations and/or recovery plans in event of project slipsEfficiently utilize work management tools – Wiki, JIRA, Project Management Tools – to make plans and status visible to leadership and to provide strategic planning options/contingenciesFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-25