Staff Technical Program Manager, Design Concept Engineering

Ford Motor Company Palo Alto, California, United States · $150K–$284K/yr

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

6 h ago

Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Visa sponsorship United States

About the role

The Staff Technical Program Manager will oversee the entire product lifecycle for design concept engineering, from initial conception to end-of-life. They will work directly with technical engineering teams and design studios to ensure seamless execution and market success of innovative EV products.

What they look for

Product development Product lifecycle management Cross-functional collaboration Project management Technical program management Strategic planning Data-driven decision making Leadership Communication Automotive industry knowledge Technology industry knowledge Agile methodology Product vision Stakeholder management Engineering management

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of experience in project management within the technology or automotive sectors. Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of product development processes are essential for this role.

Benefits

Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days Paid parental leave New parent ramp-up programs Subsidized back-up child care Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement Fertility treatments Vehicle discount program Tuition assistance Employee resource groups Paid time off for community service Paid holidays Vacation time

Full description

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.