Technical Product Manager

Job ID: 65178
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Category: Enterprise Technology

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Job Type: Full time
Work Type: Hybrid

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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?

Do you believe great products are built at the intersection of business strategy and technical excellence? We do! Transforming how Ford engineers, manufactures, and delivers vehicles requires world-class Product Lifecycle Management capabilities, precise data governance, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. That's where our Enterprise PLM team makes an impact. We enable engineering and manufacturing organizations to operate smarter, move faster, and make better decisions. Join us and use your product management expertise to drive our digital thread initiative forward.

We are seeking a highly collaborative and strategically minded Technical Product Manager (TPM) to own the product vision, roadmap, and execution of our enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform. In this role, you will act as the pivotal bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and business stakeholders and our technical implementation teams. You will own the lifecycle of our Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform capabilities, with a heavy focus on Bill of Materials (BOM) Management and Enterprise Change Management (ECM).

Responsibilities include the end-to-end ownership of PLM product strategy and delivery, from roadmap definition through production release, working within mixed-skill Agile teams and in close partnership with engineering architects, Scrum Masters, and global business stakeholders. By leveraging a rare blend of business acumen and deep technical familiarity with the 3DX ecosystem—specifically ITEROP BPM and NETVIBES—you will translate complex business needs into high-value product roadmaps, clear user stories, and technical requirements that drive measurable operational efficiency at scale.

Define, maintain, and communicate the multi-year product vision and roadmap for the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, aligning PLM capabilities with global engineering and manufacturing strategies
Establish, track, and report on key product metrics (KPIs) to measure the value, adoption, and operational efficiency of delivered PLM capabilities
Conduct continuous benchmarking and research on 3DEXPERIENCE out-of-the-box (OOTB) capabilities to minimize custom development and maximize platform value
Lead cross-functional discovery workshops with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing to capture business requirements and pain points
Translate complex business processes into clear, actionable Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria within an Agile/Scrum framework
Prioritize the product backlog continuously, balancing technical debt, platform upgrades, and new feature requests to maximize business value per sprint
Define product requirements for Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM), Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), and Variant/Configuration Management
Drive the product strategy for global Enterprise Change Management (ECM), ensuring seamless change execution (CR/CA/CO) across cross-functional teams
Partner with technical architects to ensure that product structures support downstream ERP, MES, and supply chain consumption
Own the product requirements for cross-system workflow orchestration, defining how PLM interacts with external enterprise applications via ITEROP BPM
Guide the deployment strategy for ITEROP BPM to automate end-to-end business workflows, ensuring processes remain lean, standardized, and compliant with BPMN 2.0 standards
Collaborate with integration teams to define requirements for API-led connectivity and middleware orchestration
Define product requirements for enterprise search, part standardization, and duplicate reduction using NETVIBES OnePart
Partner with business leaders to design search-based applications and NETVIBES executive dashboards that surface real-time KPIs and actionable operational insights
Partner with Scrum Masters, Architects, and QA Leads to plan release cycles, manage dependencies, and mitigate execution risks
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and execution, ensuring delivered features meet defined acceptance criteria and business expectations
Champion organizational change management (OCM) efforts, overseeing the creation of training materials, release notes, and user-adoption programs
Thrive in an Agile development environment, collaborating closely with engineers, architects, and cross-functional business stakeholders

We recognize that no one person will embody every single quality or skill listed below. If you are passionate about enterprise PLM and have a strong foundation in product management and digital manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.

Education:

Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, information technology or a technology related field
MBA or Product Management certification (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, CSPO) is a plus

Experience:

3+ years of experience as a Technical Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst leading PLM or enterprise-scale engineering software implementations
2+ years of hands-on experience with the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform (version 2022x or later preferred), including BOM Management and Change Management roles
Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus among diverse, cross-functional, and global stakeholders
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in simple, business-oriented terms
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced Agile environment

Required Technical Experience:

Strong proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies, including experience with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or equivalent backlog management systems
Proven experience defining workflow requirements and managing implementations utilizing ITEROP or similar BPM platforms
Experience defining requirements for enterprise search, analytics, or semantic data indexing solutions (ideally NETVIBES)
Ability to understand technical architecture diagrams, database schemas, REST APIs, and integration patterns well enough to challenge technical teams and make informed trade-offs
Deep knowledge of BOM structures (EBOM/MBOM), Engineering Change Management (CR/CA/CO), and PLM data governance principles

Preferred Experience:

Experience in highly regulated, complex discrete manufacturing industries (e.g., Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Equipment)
Familiarity with ERP, MES, and supply chain systems and their integration with PLM platforms
Experience with BPMN 2.0 standards and process modeling tools
Exposure to API-led integration patterns and middleware orchestration strategies
Experience leading organizational change management (OCM) programs including training development and user adoption initiatives
Familiarity with digital thread or digital twin concepts within a manufacturing context

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 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, 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: Benefit Summary

This position is a salary grade 8.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

* Please note: This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location.

*Visa Sponsorship is provided for this role*

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.

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