Your Vision. Ford's Future. Technology Platform Programs (TPP)

Seeking an innovative challenge? Ford's new Technology Platform Programs (TPP) team is reimagining vehicle electrical architecture and software platforms, pivoting to a streamlined, scalable, platform-first strategy, and we need your talent to drive this vision. At TPP, you'll be instrumental in simplifying software by driving Ford's minimum complexity vision, boosting quality and speed by enabling faster, higher-quality software delivery, optimizing programs to make vehicle execution significantly more efficient, and scaling solutions by leading cross-functional strategies for broad impact across our vehicle lineup. This is where bold ideas transform into real-world breakthroughs that define the future of Ford; join TPP and drive innovation! 

In this position...

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of software and hardware releases across multiple automotive platforms (e.g., FNV3.x, FNV2/3). This role contributes to centralizing and converging disparate release management processes, helping to ensure timely, quality delivery and establish a unified release cadence in line with the long-term vision. 

 

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. 3+ years of experience in project coordination, technical program management, release management, systems integration, or a similar role within a complex technical environment. Experience driving teams through software and hardware development lifecycles (SDLC, HDLC). Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and ability to identify process inefficiencies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical information clearly. Experience with modern software development practices (continuous integration / continuous deployment) 

Even better, you may have...

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar related technical field. 3+ years working experience in product or feature development on hardware, software, and/or services 3+ years working in a technical capacity or working closely with an engineering team Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines (engineering, product, design, QA, etc.) on high complexity projects throughout the entire product lifecycle Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with vehicle electrical architectures or embedded systems. Familiarity with release management best practices (e.g., CI/CD, DevOps principles). Experience working in an Agile development environment. Understanding of OTA update processes and challenges. Prior experience in process mapping, process improvement, or change management initiatives. 

 

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 salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   LI-JAR

 

 

What you'll do...

Assist in documenting, standardizing, and improving existing release management processes across various FNV and U71x platforms to identify gaps and areas for convergence. Track and monitor the progress of software and hardware releases, identifying potential delays, dependencies, or roadblocks, and escalating issues to the Platform & Release Planning Manager. Coordinate and facilitate communication between development teams, testing, and program management to ensure alignment on release content, schedules, and dependencies. Collect and analyze data related to release cadence, quality metrics, and process efficiency, providing insights to support continuous improvement initiatives and strategic planning. Support the Platform & Release Planning Manager in addressing immediate process gaps and staffing needs within current release management frameworks by taking on specific coordination tasks. Prepare and disseminate regular release status reports, updates, and key performance indicators to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment. Contribute to the implementation of converged release processes and tools, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and best practices for future single-cadence releases.