Product Manager, AI Vision Systems

Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing IT Product Manager managing AI Vision Systems to enhance product quality for Ford Motor Company. Leading a team focused on system development, support, and operational compliance.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,800 - $250,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Technical Product Management and Software Delivery within a dynamic automotive environment, leveraging Agile methodologies and cloud technologies to drive product development and compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage user requirements, and deliver innovative solutions in manufacturing and IoT domains.

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Technical Product ManagementAgile Software DeliveryCloud Technologies (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure)Machine Learning and AI Application DeploymentMQTT and Industrial Internet of Things

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Hard Skills

Technical Product ManagementSoftware DeliveryAgile PracticesBacklog ManagementMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceCloud TechnologiesMQTTIndustrial Internet of ThingsVision Systems

Soft Skills

Visionary LeadershipExcellent Communication SkillsCollaborationServant LeadershipTransformational Leadership

Tools & Technologies

CA Agile Central (Rally)JiraCI/CD PipelineTest-Driven DevelopmentSystems Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceComputer EngineeringInformation Systems

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveManufacturingProduct ComplianceUser RequirementsProduct FeaturesGlobal Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of senior technical IT engineers, to support and fulfill the Ford Motor Company’s organizational Objectives (as set by the Business Owners and by the IT leadership).
You will be responsible for the prioritized decision making, development and ongoing maintenance of products in the manufacturing space using systems thinking, test-driven development principles.
As a technical leader you will work closely with your IT team, with Business owners and partners, as well as each Site staff located in each plant to deliver across 4 main focus areas aimed to deliver customer value, meet business demands and improve vehicle and component quality
Business Advancement (new product features and configurations; new vehicle programs);
Modernization (product compliance; device refresh (strategy and implementations, such as servers, databases, and aging floor computers);
Run and Protect (support operations for 60 manufacturing plants existing (365/24/7), and for new global programs being stood up);
Compliance which includes improvements for how we do our work (system monitors; health alerts; CI/CD pipeline (continuous integration, continuous delivery)).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
3+ years of Technical Product Management experience
3+ years of Software Delivery experience using Agile and/or Lean practices including defining and prioritizing product features and working with backlog management tools
2+ years of progressive responsibilities within technology and software functions such as software engineering/development, software/application delivery, product delivery, and/or product management.
2+ years of experience managing user requirements and user stories, tracking the delivery process, and managing software projects using CA Agile Central (Rally) or Jira, or similar Agile Tools
Have exposure to Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Vision application deployments
1+ years of experience working with Cloud Technologies such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure
Proven capability to thrive in a challenging & dynamic, global, automotive environment (365/24/7)
Visionary leadership behaviors (servant leader; transformational; long term resiliency; tactical; strategic)
Excellent written and oral communications skills to a range of target audiences: Executives, Technical Engineers, Plant manufacturing teams, Operators
Ability to lead software engineers to understand and rapidly learn technical acumen in AI/ML space, gather requirements, understand the customer, and come up with solutions.
Experience collaborating with engineers, designers, and product owners as part of co-located teams
Experience defining product vision, strategy, and product roadmaps and creating and managing backlogs.
Knowledge and experience with MQTT and Industrial Internet of Things.
Experience in one or more of the following domains: Vision Systems / IoT / Manufacturing
Willingness to periodically travel to Ford Vehicle Operations and Powertrain facilities - United States, Canada, Mexico.

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