Technical Program Manager - ADAS Software Platform · Ford Motor Company

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:12:28 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · $120,000 - $165,000 · hybrid

In this position, you will join the Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team at Ford Motor Company. The ADAS team develops state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and 360 camera systems. As a Technical Program Manager, you will apply technical expertise to make driving safer, easier, and better for our customers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Controls Engineering, and 5+ years' experience in SW program management, engineering management, engineering supervisory role, or a technical team leadership role in an embedded technical software discipline. You will also have experience in the usage of industry-standard project management tools for product development and delivery (MS Project or equivalent).

Responsibilities:

Partner with key stakeholders to define, scope, prioritize, and deliver major ADAS software initiatives that span multiple teams and multiple organizations across Ford.

Understand the needs of stakeholders across the product development organization and influence as appropriate to achieve alignment on the prioritized initiatives.

Apply technical project planning, management, and leadership for the development and delivery of ADAS Software (hand-coded or MBD-based).

Implement and execute roadmaps, schedules, project plans, and resourcing plans to enable ADAS to meet commitments across all customer constituencies.

Lead team members on modern, world-class, software development practices, and precise execution of a technical plan (including management of milestone progress, dependency tracking, risk management, and risk mitigation).

Interface with and lead cross-functional teams – Systems, Software, Feature, Suppliers, V&V, Quality to define and drive development plans, ensuring on-time SW delivery with highest quality.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Controls Engineering.

5+ years' experience in SW program management, engineering management, engineering supervisory role, or a technical team leadership role in an embedded technical software discipline.

5+ years' experience in the usage of industry-standard project management tools for product development and delivery (MS Project or equivalent).

2+ years' experience in the usage of the JIRA work management tool or equivalent for product development and delivery.

Ability to understand complex technical issues and to present adjusted levels of detail based on target audience.

5+ years of experience in product development for either automotive or similar high-volume/high-reliability markets.

Very strong business English communication skills (verbal and written).

Strong presentation skills with ability to tailor material and presentation style to varied audiences (Executive to working level, strategy to technical).

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Controls Engineering, and 7+ years' experience in SW Program Management in an embedded technical software discipline within the automotive domain.

Salary and Benefits:

This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $120,000 - $165,000. For more information on salary and benefits, please visit the Ford Careers website.

Visa sponsorship is not 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.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates.