GDI&A Lead Technical Program Specialist – EU Data & Delivery

Ford Central and Eastern European Sales LLC is looking for a Lead Technical Program Specialist - EU CO2 Data & Delivery in our Budapest XIII. Váci Greens office.

The Lead Technical Program Specialist - EU CO2 Data & Delivery will lead PDO (Product Driven Organization) teams in building solutions and data products. This role bridges the gap between business requirements, complex data streams, and actionable AI/analytical solutions. The role spans the full project lifecycle—from backlog grooming and agile coordination to technical delivery and operational deployment. You will work end-to-end with Product Managers, business managers, data engineers, software developers, and data scientists to deliver critical products that power business operations and evidence-based decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

•  Coordinate with the Product Manager and multi-skillset team members to develop holistic product delivery plans, ensuring on-time, high-quality launches.
•  Manage delivery plans for complex, high-impact technical projects. Work closely with development teams to ensure products are built to specifications and drive the adoption of software engineering tools, including CI/CD and production launches.
•  Deep dive into complex technical issues to understand root causes, evaluate trade-offs, and propose analytical solutions. Identify technical hurdles and manage delivery risks appropriately.
•  Drive continuous improvement of the team's operational model by aligning work and capacity. Track metrics to analyze product delivery performance and continuously drive workflow improvements.
•  Lead and facilitate all product line agile ceremonies, ensuring compliance with program management processes. Implement team-level standards for Jira usage, automation, backlog grooming, and dependency management.
•  Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and interdependencies. Establish clear escalation paths for team blockers.
•  Author and maintain robust project documentation, including technical roadmaps, dependency maps, and user stories, ensuring data integrity for accurate reporting.
•  Support team members in effective collaboration and agile facilitation, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce technical overhead.
•  Serve as the primary contact for team project communications, explaining complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and business stakeholders.

•  Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline (Master's preferred).
•  3+ years of experience in program/product management methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and their practical application.
•  2+ years of experience using project management tools, specifically Jira, for tracking, reporting, and dependency management.
•  Technical ability to deep-dive into data issues to understand root causes, evaluate trade-offs, and propose operational solutions.
•  A solid understanding of data ecosystems, integration points, and cloud-native environments (GCP).
•  Proven experience in leading backlog grooming for technical products.
•  Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
•  Comfortable working in an environment where problems are not always well-defined.

Preferred requirements:
•  5+ years of experience in program/product management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall) and their practical application.
•  3+ years of experience in managing cloud-native, analytics, or big data products.
•  Hands-on experience with Jira configuration, automation, and reporting to support sprint operations.
•  Experience tracking delivery for projects utilizing CI/CD pipelines and modern GitHub workflows.
•  Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI) to communicate product insights.
•  Ability to quickly develop technical depth in new technologies to highlight delivery risks effectively.
•  Well-organized, self-starter, and capable of working with minimal supervision in a global team setup.
•  Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools to drive the adoption of best practices.
•  Work experience in the automotive industry and/or regulatory compliance analytics is a plus.
•  Fluent English knowledge

What we offer:
•    Being part of a fully supportive, collaborative, and dynamic team
•    Working in an environmentally friendly and well-equipped office in the XIII. district of Budapest
•    Hybrid working model - 4 office days required
•    Cafeteria – Benefits package, annual bonus etc.
•    As you will join a car sales company you can use your discount for new and used car purchase, and you can have the chance to try even the most recent models during test driving days.

Please note that we currently run background checks as part of our recruitment process pending a successful interview.

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