ADAS Systems TPM Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

Lead Systems TPM team at Ford's ADAS, driving project milestones for next-gen driver assistance. Mentor technical program managers while ensuring integration across complex technical domains.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Systems Technical Program Managers within the ADAS organization.
Drive the integration across complex technical domains, ensuring the successful achievement of cross-functional program milestones and deliverables for next-generation driver-assistance architectures.
Contribute to the development of next-generation Driver Assistance Technology (DAT) architecture and support current DAT architecture.
Lead the comprehensive planning and development of Systems roadmaps, aligning program timing and deliverables with both platform systems and feature system development.
Drive critical technical and program decisions to successful completion, ensuring seamless alignment between technical development, strategic departmental priorities, supplier constraints, and overarching Platform & Program expectations.
Proactively identify, analyze, and manage complex upstream and downstream risks and dependencies.
Own the critical data and insights required to prepare and drive impactful Program and Platform review content.
Champion and drive continuous process improvement across the ADAS organization to accelerate culture of quality, efficiency, and excellence.
Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing team of Systems Technical Program Managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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), understanding its phases, deliverables, and role in accelerating product development.
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, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

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

Systems EngineeringDesignFailure Mode Analysis (FMEA)Requirements AtomizationTraceabilityAutomotive Electronic Control Modules (ECU)Sensor DesignSystems ModelingRequirements ManagementAgile project management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationinnovationcommunicationnegotiationinterpersonal skillsaccountabilityprocess improvementrisk management