ADAS HW&SW TPM

Ford • Dearborn, MI

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking an innovative challenge? Ford's new Technology Platform Programs (TPP) team is reimagining vehicle electrical architecture and software platforms, pivoting to a streamlined, scalable, platform-first strategy, and we need your talent to drive this vision. At TPP, you'll be instrumental in simplifying software by driving Ford's minimum complexity vision, boosting quality and speed by enabling faster, higher-quality software delivery, optimizing programs to make vehicle execution significantly more efficient, and scaling solutions by leading cross-functional strategies for broad impact across our vehicle lineup. TPP is where bold ideas transform into real-world breakthroughs that define the future of Ford. Join us and drive innovation! In this position, we are seeking an experienced Staff Technical Program Management (TPM) to drive the execution of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) across multiple vehicle platforms. This role is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving and high-impact technology space, where innovation, precision, and speed are critical. You will lead complex, cross-functional programs that span hardware, software, and systems integration, ensuring alignment with aggressive product timelines and strategic goals. This is a portfolio-level role requiring domain knowledge in ADAS technologies, including perception, sensor fusion, path planning, and control systems. You will manage a diverse set of programs across multiple vehicle lines and platforms, ensuring consistent execution and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 10+ years of automotive experience
• Proven experience in Technical Program Management, preferably in ADAS, autonomous driving, or automotive embedded systems.
• Strong technical background in systems engineering, software development, and hardware integration.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence and guide leadership.
• Passion for innovation, user experience, and delivering impactful technology

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 5+ years of embedded hardware and software delivery in the technology space

Responsibilities

• Program planning and execution across multiple vehicle programs and digital platforms, balancing resources, risks, and priorities.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans across ADAS feature sets.
• Ensure timely delivery of ADAS capabilities aligned with vehicle launch timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with systems engineering and safety teams to ensure robust functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity compliance and regulatory compliance.
• Build strong relationships with engineering, product, engineering project managers, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration to resolve technical and programmatic challenges.
• Communicate program status, scorecards risks, and decisions clearly and effectively to executive leadership and technical teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program execution, quality, and velocity.

Benefits

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior