Senior Staff Technical Program Manager, IVI Cloud at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Project Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Cloud Communication, API, Software Development Lifecycle, Quality Assurance, Embedded Software Systems, Collaboration Tools, Requirements Tools, Continuous Improvement, Defect Analysis, Team Management, Process Improvement

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Lead and manage multiple feature development activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project plans. Develop and maintain detailed program plans and schedules. Ensure alignment between the IVI software engineers, system engineers, testing engineers and product managers throughout the project lifecycle Ensure alignment between the IVI team and the Feature, Mobile app, and Ford Cloud teams. Manage dependencies for the engineering team including manufacturing, OTA, diagnostic and fleet management. Provide guidance to the IVI and Cloud teams, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Lead internal planning and bug triage meetings where next steps of all workstreams and open issues are identified and assigned. Coordinate with other teams, including other engineering teams, product management, user experience, and operations, to align on-board Cloud activities with overall project goals. Communicate program status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management. Manage relationship with Ford Cloud and Mobile app teams. Drive closure to key issues by working with development teams and other TPMs. Analyze defect trends and patterns and recommend process improvements. Drive continuous improvement of on-board Cloud processes and methodologies, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Established and active employee resource groups Master's degree in engineering, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in project, program or product management in software. 5+ years of experience in software development or testing. Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and manage detailed project plans Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, consistently driving effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Strong understanding of Cloud communication, API, payloads and best practices. Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance practices Experience working on embedded software systems on automotive space Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Confluence, JIRA) Proficiency in collaboration and requirements tools (e.g. Jama) For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP4 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple feature development activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project plans. Communicate program status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management.