ADAS Software Principal TPM

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In this position...

We are seeking a diligent detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Embedded Software development activities. This involves applying Technical Program Management engineering principles and analytical techniques in support of delivering embedded software for current and future ADAS ECUs and subsystems at Ford.

What youll do...

Lead a team of ADAS Technical Program Managers and partner with key stakeholders to define scope prioritize plan and deliver major ADAS software initiatives that support multiple vehicle platforms across Ford.

Understand the needs of stakeholders across the product development organization and influence as appropriate to achieve alignment on the prioritized initiatives

Apply technical project planning management and leadership for the development and delivery of ADAS Embedded Software both within Ford and in integration with Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier software products.

Implement and execute roadmaps schedules project plans and resourcing plans to enable ADAS to meet customer commitments

Lead team members on modern world-class software development practices and precise execution of a technical plan including management of milestone progress dependency tracking risk management and risk mitigation

Interface with cross functional teams Systems Software Suppliers Manufacturing V&V Platform and Quality to define and drive development plans ensuring on time software delivery with highest quality

Partner with technical development leaders to create symbiotic relationships that showcase high value in technical leader/TPM matched-pairing through delivery velocity

Utilize technical knowledge and capabilities to assist technical leaders and engineers in resolving dependencies and issues with stakeholders

Help to resolve technical issues or at a minimum lead the forum where solution options are discussed and driven to a conclusion

Elevate the visibility of the team provide regular push updates through Confluence Teams email and other communication mediums

Communicate and present project status to a broad stakeholder and leadership community highlighting schedule risks and developing recovery plans in the event of project slips.

Lead executive level reviews of status across multiple ADAS projects with both internal and third partyexecutive leadership.

Proactively utilize work management tools such as Confluence and JIRA to make plans and status visible to leadership and to provide strategic planning options/contingencies

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Aerospace Engineering or similar related technical field

10 years working experience in product development of hardware software and/or services

5 years leading technical projects globally

3 years leading a team of engineers or technical program managers

Expertise with modern work management tools and technical work plan management within those tools. Expert level proficiency with JIRA is required

Expertise with modern software development practices and a strong background in embedded software development

Even better you may have...

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Aerospace Engineering or similar related technical field

12 years working experience in product development of hardware software and/or services

5 years leading a team of engineers or technical program managers

Experience in software development within the ADAS or automated driving domain

Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines (engineering product design testing quality etc.) on high complexity projects throughout the entire product lifecycle

Expert knowledge of agile development methods and application

Mastery of technical plan development (task identification task breakdown timing) for consumption at multiple leadership levels of the organization

Proven ability to communicate program information to various leadership and stakeholder levels of the organization (written and verbal)

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 of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141700-$268300.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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