Student Worker Program – Software Technical Program Manager
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Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We 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
Join our Advanced EV Development (ADVEV) team for a 6-month Student Worker Program and help build the future of mobility! Immerse yourself in Fords center of innovation and growth working alongside top engineering design and software talent to create groundbreaking EVs and contribute to key technologies like batteries charging and recycling. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact on the automotive industry.
The Software Technical Program Management Team is responsible for managing the highly complex cross-functional software development for Fords Advanced EV organization. The team is responsible for project planning risk management and coordinating efforts across multiple teams both within and outside the Software domain. The Software TPM Team is also responsible for defining and managing the technical operations of the Software organization.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Learn to manage a Software Development project using Agile methodology
Learn Technical Program Management skills such as project scoping planning execution tracking risk mitigation reporting
Successfully implement a project (managed and led by you) by the end of the Student Worker period
Data assessment activities to identify optimization opportunities and gaps within the Software processes
Metrics definition and dashboarding to help drive data-driven decision making
Qualifications
Youll have...
Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university rising junior level education status at the start of the internship
Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science Economics or related field
Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including: Java C/C Go or Python
Project management experience through class projects clubs or internships
Even better you may have...
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with program management tools such as Jira Confluence Smartsheet or similar project tracking tools
Data analysis and dashboarding experience
Experience writing code using Business Analytics or Data Visualization software such as Tableau EazyBI PowerBI etc.
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!
What youll receive in return: As part of this exciting program youll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. Youll contribute in a meaningful way to our important breakthrough work. And youll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility wed love to have you join us.
This position is a salary grade 4.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: Click here to find out more about available programs and benefits: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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