Lead and mentor a team of Systems Technical Program Managers within the ADAS organization.
Drive integration across complex technical domains to achieve cross-functional program milestones and deliverables.
Contribute to development of next-generation Driver Assistance Technology (DAT) architecture and support current DAT architecture.
Lead the planning and development of Systems roadmaps, aligning program timing and deliverables with platform systems and feature development.
Drive critical technical and program decisions, aligning technical development, departmental priorities, supplier constraints, and Platform & Program expectations.
Identify, analyze, and manage upstream and downstream risks and dependencies; raise awareness among leadership and develop mitigation plans.
Own data and insights for Program and Platform review content to drive transparency and informed decision-making.
Champion continuous process improvement across ADAS organization.
Recruit, develop, and coach Systems Technical Program Managers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
5+ years of professional experience in automotive project or program management.
2+ years of professional experience in a Systems Engineering or related technical leadership role.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire.
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).
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 lead and motivate technical teams.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.