Description
We're seeking an innovative challenge? Ford's new Technology Platform Programs (TPP) team is reimagining vehicle electrical architecture and software platforms, pivoting to a streamlined, scalable, platform-first strategy, and we need your talent to drive this vision.
At TPP, you'll be instrumental in simplifying software by driving Ford's minimum complexity vision, boosting quality and speed by enabling faster, higher-quality software delivery, optimizing programs to make vehicle execution significantly more efficient, and scaling solutions by leading cross-functional strategies for broad impact across our vehicle lineup.
This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge digital technology and automotive-grade systems, where innovation, user experience, and rapid delivery are paramount.
You will be part of a complex, cross-functional program team that spans embedded software, cloud integration, hardware interfaces, and user experience design.
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the execution of cross organizational highly specified solutions across the 3.X platform roadmap, specifically in the areas of networking and cybersecurity.
Responsibilities:
- Program planning and execution across multiple vehicle programs and digital platforms, balancing resources, risks, and priorities.
- Develop and maintain schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans across integrated services feature deliverables and functionality.
- Ensure platform deliverables are executed with excellence and delivered on time.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Communicate program status, risks, and decisions clearly and effectively to executive leadership and technical teams.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program execution, quality, and velocity.
- Provide ongoing, objective feedback to strategy, product, and engineering to support the ever-changing landscape of execution.
- Recognize and quickly respond to the needs of a program in execution where roles and responsibilities may be unclear.
Adaptability: