We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

 

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. 

You'll have... 

5+ years of experience and B.S. or M.S in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or relevant work experience as a technical program manager in automotive software space.  Experience working on vehicle software integration with Automotive hardware and vehicle teamsExperience in Defect ManagementExperience in Release ManagementExperience with Agile Methodology, CI/CDExcellent written and verbal communication skills 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 change maker, 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, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

  

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-2.pdf  

 

Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. 

What you’ll do... 

Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, development, testing, and deployment of chassis firmware systems.Collaborate closely with engineering teams (hardware, software, systems) to ensure alignment on technical requirements, schedules, and deliverables.Manage program risks, identify dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely execution of milestones.Understand the technical details of chassis firmware architecture, including control algorithms, communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and hardware interfaces.Coordinate system integration efforts between chassis components (e.g., steering, braking, suspension) and vehicle-level systems.Work with firmware and software teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including product management, suppliers, and vehicle integration teams.Facilitate communication between internal and external teams to ensure all parties are aligned on program objectives and progress.Manage supplier relationships for chassis-related firmware components, ensuring clear requirements and timely deliveries.Collaborate with all Hardware teams to determine hardware availability schedule and pedigre. Develop and maintain detailed program timelines, roadmaps, and resource plans.Track and report program status, KPIs, and deliverables to leadership and stakeholders.Drive continuous improvement by analyzing program performance and implementing lessons learned.Identify risks to program and work cross-functionally though origanization to resolve conflicts  Triage defects resulting from Software integration and lab car testingTriage defects from testing outside of Software organization such as various vehicle tests, driver mileage accumulation, etc.Work with different Software domain teams in scheduling defect fixesWork with Software domain teams to create Release checklistEnsure chassis firmware meets all regulatory, quality, and safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE).Collaborate with validation teams to define test plans and criteria for successful integration of chassis firmware. Own Release Notes including limitations and workarounds