Manager, Technical Program Mgmt

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the TPM function for the Enterprise Data Platform for Analytics and AI and drive the end-to-end development and implementation of high-impact technical projects and this role you will serve as a critical bridge between engineering teams and business stakeholders ensuring that technical solutions are perfectly aligned with our organizational objectives. You will be responsible for managing a team of TPMs and leading them to manage the full project lifecycle for multiple EDP Projectsfrom ideation through deploymentwhile proactively mitigating risks removing technical barriers and managing complex dependencies across both internal to your department engineering teams and external teams. By leveraging your background in software engineering and your expertise in process optimization you will implement standardized frameworks and data-driven strategies that foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you are a technical leader who thrives on turning complex visions into repeatable successful deliveries we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & People Management:

• Lead mentor and develop a team of six (6) Technical Program Managers fostering a culture of high performance continuous learning and accountability.
• Oversee the allocation of TPM resources across various workstreams within the Enterprise Data Platform to ensure balanced workloads and optimal delivery.
• Establish team-wide standards for program management excellence ensuring consistent application of best practices across your direct reports initiatives.

2. Program Strategy & Execution Alignment:

• Translate the Enterprise Data Platform vision and roadmap into actionable technical execution plans partnering with Engineering aligning with Fords broader data and digital transformation goals.
• Oversee the entire project life cyclefrom ideation to deploymentensuring that complex platform features (e.g. data ingestion governance AI/ML integration) are delivered on time and within budget.
• Participate in strategic planning with Product Managers to develop roadmaps that reflect evolving business needs technological advancements and market trends.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary bridge between engineering teams GDIA internal teams and external business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet desired business outcomes.
• Manage relationships with senior leadership providing transparent updates on program health milestones challenges and opportunities for the platform.
• Coordinate dependencies and activities between cross-functional teams (Engineering Data Science IT Security and Compliance) to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

4. Issues Risk & Technical Governance:

• Proactively identify track and mitigate technical and operational risks that could impact platform stability or project timelines.
• Leverage deep technical understanding of the platform to help teams resolve complex blockers and ensure the feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Ensure the platform remains scalable secure and compliant with all regulatory requirements including data privacy encryption and access controls.

5. Operational Excellence & Process Improvement:

• Design implement and execute repeatable processes for initiating tracking governing and reviewing programs.
• Implement standardized frameworks and tools to improve the efficiency of the delivery pipeline and ensure high-quality software engineering practices.
• Identify and drive cost-optimization strategies focusing on infrastructure utilization resource management and efficient data storage solutions.

6. User Adoption & Continuous Innovation:

• Drive the implementation of user onboarding documentation and training programs to increase platform adoption across the organization.
• Establish a data-driven culture by using feedback and performance metrics to continuously improve the platforms usability and feature set.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends in cloud computing and big data to encourage experimentation and keep the Enterprise Data Platform at the cutting edge of innovation.

7. Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with key stakeholdersacross various business units (e.g. Engineering Analytics IT Security Compliance) to understand their data needs and ensure that program efforts are meeting expectations
• Manage relationships with senior leadershipproviding regular updates on platform progress challenges and opportunities.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business unitsensuring clear communication and alignment of goals.

Optimization & Efficiency:

• Identify and implement cost optimization strategiesfor program budgets including resource management infrastructure utilization and licensing and vendor cost considerations.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teamsto manage the platform budget ensuring cost efficiency while delivering high-value features.

• Bachelors degreein Computer Science Systems Engineering Data Science Information Technology (IT) or Management Information Systems (MIS) or a equivalent work experience ; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 6 years of experiencein Program management preferably within data platforms cloud services or enterprise software.
• 1 years of experience as a people leader mentoring TPMs.
• Strong understanding of data architecturesbig data technologies and cloud platforms (GCP AWS or Azure).
• Experience with data governance data security and compliancein an enterprise environment.
• Proven track recordof successfully managing complex cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillswith the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillswith a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Nice to Have
  • PMP (Project Management Professional): The industry standard for project/program management is a plus
  • CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework): Working in Agile software development environments is a plus
  • GCP Cloud Certifications are a plus

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 6 salary plan 2 and ranges from $132800-$250800.
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.

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

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