Engineering Project Manager – Systems & Core Architecture

Ford Motor Company

Engineering Project Manager driving execution across Systems and Core Architecture at Ford. Leading complex programs with an initial focus on diagnostics and in-vehicle networking.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive delivery across foundational architecture domains
Lead execution for initiatives within Systems and Core Architecture, with an initial focus on diagnostics and in-vehicle networking.
Build and maintain delivery plans, milestones, schedules, and dependency maps across multiple teams and workstreams.
Translate architecture strategy into executable plans for current and future vehicle programs.
Lead complex cross-functional programs
Coordinate across hardware, embedded software, platform software, validation, and partner teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes.
Connect the dots from concept and design through implementation, validation, launch, OTA updates, and end-of-life support.
Partner closely with Tech Platform teams on platform cadence and program dependencies, and with Tech Strategy teams on long-term vision and technology direction.
Drive technical alignment and execution clarity
Work effectively with engineers and technical leaders to understand architecture implications, system tradeoffs, delivery risks, and technical feasibility.
Help teams align on priorities, decision points, milestones, and execution plans.
Support planning and execution across foundational areas such as in-vehicle networking, diagnostics, power controls and management, and cross-domain feature delivery.
Manage risk, scope, and change
Identify program risks early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues when needed to protect timing, quality, and business outcomes.
Manage scope changes by assessing impact to timeline, engineering effort, validation, and release readiness.
Ensure upstream and downstream dependencies remain visible, coordinated, and actively managed.
Use data to drive decisions and visibility
Define and track delivery and quality metrics for your programs.
Use dashboards, KPIs, and program health indicators to support decisions and improve transparency.
Communicate progress, risks, tradeoffs, and execution health clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
Improve the operating model
Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen team effectiveness and delivery execution.
Contribute to scalable program management practices across SCA and the broader organization.
Help improve how Ford executes across systems, software, and architecture as we advance our SDV operating model.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience leading complex product, feature, or technical program delivery across hardware, software, and/or services
3+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams in a technical environment, with the ability to understand system architecture and technical tradeoffs
Experience driving execution across multiple cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle
Experience managing schedules, dependencies, risks, scope, and stakeholder communications in a fast-paced development environment
Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools such as JIRA and/or Azure DevOps
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging to both technical teams and leadership audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program deliverysystem architecturetechnical program managementrisk managementscope managementschedule managementdependency managementdata-driven decision makingmetrics trackingAgile development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementcontinuous improvementteam effectivenessprioritizationdecision makingexecution clarity