Staff Technical Program Manager, Validation & Verification at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Validation and Verification, Project Plans, Stakeholder Management, Continuous Improvement, Agile, SCRUM, Software Development Lifecycle, Quality Assurance, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management Tools, Electric Vehicles, HILs

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Program Management: Lead and manage multiple validation and verification activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project plans. Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets. Ensure alignment between testing activities and project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Manage dependencies for the engineering team including procurement of test platforms and equipment in support of test execution. Provide guidance to the V&V team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Lead internal bug triage meetings where next steps of all open issues are identified and assigned. Coordinate with other teams, including development, product management, and operations, to align V&V activities with overall project goals. Stakeholder Management: Communicate program status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management. Manage go/no-go meetings where technical merits of all open issues will be reviewed to make a release decision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for testing. Drive closure to key issues by working with development teams and other TPMs. Continuous Improvement: Analyze defect trends and patterns and recommend process improvements. Drive continuous improvement of V&V processes and methodologies, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, with a focus on software development, verification and validation or quality assurance. Direct experience with automotive and electric vehicles experience preferred. Will consider candidates with experience in similar domains such as aerospace. Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of V&V methodologies, tools, and best practices. Knowledge of Electric Vehicles and basics on EV architecture. Experience validating software on HILs or other test platforms is a big plus. Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance practices. Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and manage detailed project plans. Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM methodologies, and related tools Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Confluence, JIRA). 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 builder or 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 Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple validation and verification activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project plans. Coordinate with other teams to align V&V activities with overall project goals.