DescriptionWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Enterprise Technologyplays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If youre looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape enhance the customer experience and improve peoples lives this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.
In this position...
This Software Engineering Manager opportunity is in the Global Product Representation Services (GPRS) product line which is part of Order Fulfilment Product Group. GPRS is the application development group responsible for the development of a suite of products and services that support the Global Order to Delivery (GOTD) eCommerce Digital Marketing/B2C systems portfolio and FordPro; providing the data and services that these teams need for product configuration. We are adding a Software Engineering Manager with skills including Microservices Java Spring and Google Cloud to our team.
In this position you will...
- Design and deliver industryleading products and servicestomaximize value for customers.
- Provide product and technical leadership to the team
This is a hybrid position in Dearborn MI
ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...
- Be involved in full stack development and implement endtoend components of software products
- Provide thought leadership for the development structure technology and tools used within GPRS.
- Champion & lead Software Engineering Excellence practices
- Implement robust CI/ CD processes and development methodologies in Software Engineering within the Product team.
- Assess the technology feasibility of the product group roadmaps along with the anchor.
- Innovate and operate with an iterative agile and usercentric perspective.
- Collaborate with other Product Line managers within GPRS and architects to reduce complexity across the portfolio enhance interoperability between services and make key design decisions.
- Clearly communicate technology & product strategy and vision to team members and internal / external stakeholders.
- Actively work to identify and remove/ mitigate risks and blockers to product delivery.
- Understand business priorities and technical feasibility in order to prioritize the platform backlog identify dependencies and manage risks.
- Enable the product manager to initiate or translate the product road map into manageable product features in the backlog through quarterly scoping sessions.
- Work handson with the product teams to prioritize plan and deliver the platform foundations capabilities.
- Assess the overall health of the product and prompt key decisions to continuously improve.
QualificationsYoull have...
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
- 10 years of experience within Software Engineering to include development and leadership roles.
- 5 years of experience with Java Spring Microservices Angular & similar technologies in an Agile Framework
- 5 years of experience leading teams
- 6 months experience with Google Cloud Platform and OpenShift CAAS
Even better you may have
- Masters Degreein Computer Science Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or related field
- The ability to operationalize and assist teams with abstract technology concepts.
- Experience with cloud services and platform knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to drive development of highly technical technology services and capabilities.
- Experience with Lean methodology & eXtreme Programming.
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to drive API economy and solutions
- Ability to work collaboratively and navigate complex decision making in a rapidly changing environment
- Strong leadership influencing and communication skills and the ability to teach others.
- Awareness of SRE principles and practices
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 changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all 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 childcare 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 more information on salary and benefits click here:
position is a leadership level 6
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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