Sr. Component TPM

Job Description

As the Senior Component Technical Program Manager, you will be the central point of leadership and accountability for the successful execution of complex electrical systems and component deliverables. You will leverage your deep technical expertise and program management skills to guide cross-functional teams through all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept to production. Your leadership will be critical in ensuring alignment, managing risks, and driving innovation within the electrical hardware systems organization.

What you’ll be able to do:

Responsible for various component deliverables end to end including Hardware and Software Integration across platform assets and vehicle milestones with emphasis on hardware

Support System Domain Technical Program Management by proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to program success, developing and implementing effective interim containment plans

Support DRIs on driving suppliers and in house Ford development teams to meet project goals and system deliverables

Support Platform System Technical Program Management in delivering on successful Integration of hardware and software across a distributed group of technical owners

Define and champion electronics hardware deliverables, aligning with business objectives and technology roadmaps.

Represent the Systems organization in cross-functional forums, providing program updates and advocating for team needs.

Drive issue resolution from design reviews and validation builds to maintain program schedule and production timelines for components

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software defined ECUs from both in house and supplier developed electrical components and systems, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality targets.

Partner with teams across the organization to define and drive a multi-year business capabilities roadmap & strategic vision.

Support key decisions cross-functionally across engineering, finance, and strategy.

Present information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, ranging from team level meetings to executive briefings and reviews

Refine ongoing processes new to Ford Motor Company in a rapidly evolving team

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

7+ years of experience in an engineering setting involving complex systems development

• years of experience in product development process from design, development, validation and integration

Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams and driving successful program outcomes

Proven experience driving progress on multiple projects across multiple locations and timelines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Expertise with Jira and Confluence for project management

Experience with JAMA for requirements documentation

Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet or MS Project

Exhibit and maintain core values of transparency, adaptability, ownership, collaboration, technical integrity, and data driven decisions Master’s degree in engineering or business administration

Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Experience in leading product development from concept to deployment

Experience launching a product from concept through production, preferably in automotive

An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

Experience with agile development methodologies

A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

An ability to craft clear, compelling recommendations supported by strong analysis and business logic, and articulate them to the organization to gain support for recommendations.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].