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Staff Software Technical Program Manager

Job ID
64790
Location
Long Beach, California
Category
PD Operations and Quality
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Type: Hybrid
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The ideal candidate is highly execution-oriented, technically fluent, and experienced in coordinating software delivery across hardware-constrained timelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end execution of software deliverables (firmware, end-of-line) aligned to hardware build milestones (SMT, FATP, vehicle builds)

  • Act as the single point of ownership for software program execution, ensuring alignment across Software Engineering, Product Management, Program Management, and Quality Engineering.

  • Drive software roadmap alignment, engineering readiness, milestone planning, and release execution.

  • Drive clarity of scope, requirements, dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines, holding teams accountable to commitments.

  • Own trade-off decisions across scope, schedule, and quality, with a strong bias toward long-term software sustainability and product quality. Planning, Tools, and Process Excellence

  • Establish and enforce strong planning, execution, and tracking frameworks, including Jira workflows and operational metrics.

  • Translate complex technical topics into clear executive-level updates, enabling informed decision-making.

  • Proactively identify risks, drive mitigation strategies, and resolve execution blockers to maintain schedule, quality, and software readiness.

  • Champion operational excellence by continuously improving software development processes, communication, and cross-team execution models.

Technical Leadership & Problem Solving

  • Maintain a system-level understanding of software architecture for hardware devices running embedded Linux/Android and cloud-connected services

  • Engage deeply with architects and senior engineers to validate feasibility, sequencing, and technical risk.

  • Drive resolution of cross-layer issues spanning hardware, system software, applications, and cloud services.

  • Ensure engineering quality, integration readiness, and software stability throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

  • 7–10 years of experience in software or technical program management 

  • Experience delivering software aligned to hardware development and manufacturing builds.

  • Background in electrical, systems, or software engineering with strong understanding of embedded systems and software development lifecycles

  • Hands-on experience working with consumer electronics or automotive hardware development timelines.

  • Proven ability to manage execution across cross-functional and cross-company teams

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From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

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    Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.

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    Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.

  • Flexible Vacation and Holidays

    Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.

  • Vehicle Discount Program

    The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.

  • Family Growth and Support

    Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.

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    Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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