Staff Technical Program Manager, Design Concept Engineering

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

In this position...
Advanced EV’s Design Concept Engineering is a technology-driven team that specializes in developing new concepts into innovative products to meet the needs of our diverse customer base.  We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our future product line and ecosystem by overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from conception to end-of-life and working directly with the technical engineering team and studio. Your expertise in product development, management, and cross-functional collaboration will be critical in ensuring the seamless execution and market success of our cutting-edge products. 

What you'll do...

Product Strategy and Planning:

Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's overall vision and objectives.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define product requirements, features, and functionality.

Determine technology readiness and determine development roadmaps.

Product Development and Management:

Lead the end-to-end product development process, ensuring product design, specifications, and development meet the highest standards.

Oversee and prioritize product features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market trends, and business goals.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, and marketing, to drive seamless product development and delivery.

Partner directly with engineering teams, and use engineering first principles to inform risks, timelines and product plans.

Project Management:

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for product development initiatives.

Monitor project progress and coordinate with various teams to ensure timely delivery of product milestones.

Address any roadblocks or challenges that may arise during product development and propose effective solutions.

Market Launch and Distribution:

Collaborate with marketing and go-to-market teams to develop launch strategies for new products.

Identify and establish critical relationships with contract manufacturing partners to realize new products for mass production.

Coordinate with internal distribution, sales platforms and online storefront resources to ensure products are efficiently delivered to customers.

Product Lifecycle Management:

Take ownership of the product lifecycle, from inception through production, release, and eventual end-of-life planning.

Identify opportunities for product improvements, upgrades, and modifications to enhance customer satisfaction and meet market demands.

Manage product-related risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

You'll have...

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Proven experience (8+ years) as a Project Manager or in a similar role in the technology or automotive industry.

Strong understanding of product development processes and product lifecycle management.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from inception to completion.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate product vision and strategy effectively.

Analytical mindset with experience in using data to drive decision-making.

A track record of successfully launching and managing products in a dynamic and competitive market.

Leadership skills to inspire and motivate team members towards achieving common goals.

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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.  
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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SE1 #UEV