Staff Technical Program Manager

What youll do

• Lead and manage multiple software activities across Embedded Device software Android Applications and Android OS ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans schedules and budgets.
• Ensure alignment between development deliverables testing activities and project timelines milestones and resource allocation.
• Manage dependencies for the engineering team including procurement of test platforms and equipment in support of test .
• Provide guidance to the software teams fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead internal bug triage meetings where next steps of all open issues are identified and assigned.
• Coordinate with other teams including hardware engineering product management development testing and operations to align software activities with overall project goals.
• Communicate program status progress and issues to stakeholders including senior management.
• Manage go/nogo meetings where technical merits of all open issues will be reviewed to make a release decision.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to gather and analyze requirements for software development.
• Drive closure to key issues by working with development teams and other TPMs.
• Analyze defect trends and patterns and recommend process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement of software development processes and methodologies leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Youll have

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management with a focus on embedded software development verification and validation or quality assurance.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong understanding of consumer products software development methodologies tools and best practices.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance practices.
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to create and manage detailed project plans.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. Microsoft Project Confluence JIRA).

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a change maker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup child care 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

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