Program Manager I

Program Manager IPittsburgh, PALatitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford's autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027.When you join the Latitude team, you'll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers.As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.Meet the team:The Data Services team ensures the data used to build and improve automated driving technology is delivered reliably and meets high quality standards. The team works closely with internal partners and outside service providers to turn business needs into clear production plans, coordinate the people carrying out the work, track how operations are performing, and find ways to make data operations more efficient and dependable over time. Joining this team means stepping into a fast-moving, detail-oriented environment where data quality and delivery timelines directly affect the progress of self-driving technology. The work blends hands-on coordination, relationship management, and data-driven problem solving. Strong communicators who enjoy keeping complex, multi-team efforts on track will feel at home here.What you'll do:Coordinate daily production activities, track progress against delivery commitments, and maintain a clear picture of how each project is performingServe as the main point of contact for outside service providers, setting expectations around priorities, timelines, and quality, and directing their day-to-day workMonitor service provider performance and build scorecards and reports that track efficiency, quality, and deliveryTranslate production needs into staffing plans, helping determine how many people are needed, with what skills, and whenBuild and maintain reports and dashboards that track production metrics such as speed, quality, cost, and efficiency, and use that data to spot trends or problems earlyIdentify opportunities to improve how work gets done, test changes, and measure whether those changes actually improve performancePartner with teams across engineering, product development, finance, and program management to align production plans with company prioritiesManage issues as they arise, escalate problems to the right people, and lead recovery efforts until normal performance is restoredWhat you'll need to succeed:Bachelor's degree. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree with two years of employment experience or a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with four years of employment experience is requiredExperience in operations, production coordination, vendor management, or a similar fieldA track record of coordinating work across multiple teams and driving projects to completionStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to guide decisionsWillingness to build skills in statistics, database querying, and spreadsheet analysisExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly to people at all levels, from hands-on workers to senior leadersStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage several priorities at once in a fast-changing environmentConfidence to question assumptions, flag unrealistic expectations, and advocate for what operations need to succeedNice to have:Bachelor's degree in business, operations, supply chain, data analytics, engineering, or statisticsExperience coordinating outsourced teams or third-party service providersExperience building performance dashboards or tracking metrics such as efficiency, cost, or speed of deliveryFamiliarity with process improvement methods, database querying, or basic programming (such as Python)What we offer you:Competitive compensation packagesHigh-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account with available employer matchEmployer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vestingEmployer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurancePaid parental leavePaid medical leaveUnlimited vacation15 paid holidaysDaily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locationsPre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesPre-tax commuter benefitsMonthly wellness stipendAdoption/Surrogacy support programBackup child and elder care programProfessional development reimbursementEmployee assistance programDiscounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and moreCompany and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiativesCandidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. 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.