Principal Technical Program Manager

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.

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.

TPP is where bold ideas transform into real-world breakthroughs that define the future of Ford. Join us and drive innovation!

In this position...

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to orchestrate and lead high-impact initiatives across our connected vehicle, cloud, and mobile ecosystem.

You will operate at the intersection of complex engineering and strategic delivery, navigating ambiguity to drive long-term engineering strategy and measurable improvements in customer experience.

Principal Cloud & Mobile Technical Program Manager

What you'll do...

* Technical Leadership:
Drive the Cloud & Mobile technology roadmap, with a deep understanding of mobile apps, cloud applications / infrastructure, and connected vehicle experiences. Guide delivery teams in adopting scalable and modular Cloud & Mobile architectures, ensuring alignment with program objectives.

* Portfolio & Program Management:
Develop and maintain integrated schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans across Cloud & Mobile portfolio. Ensure timely delivery of Cloud & Mobile capabilities aligned with vehicle launch timelines, digital product objectives and regulatory requirements.

* Cross-Functional Leadership:
Build strong relationships with engineering, product, engineering project managers, and partner teams. Influence senior leadership and stakeholders to align on priorities, trade-offs, and strategic direction. Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration to resolve technical and programmatic challenges.

* Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:
Communicate program status, scorecards, risks, and decisions clearly and effectively to executive leadership and technical teams.

* Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program execution, quality, and velocity.

What you'll do...

* Technical Leadership:
Drive the Cloud & Mobile technology roadmap, with a deep understanding of mobile apps, cloud applications / infrastructure, and connected vehicle experiences. Guide delivery teams in adopting scalable and modular Cloud & Mobile architectures, ensuring alignment with program objectives.

* Portfolio & Program Management:
Develop and maintain integrated schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans across Cloud & Mobile portfolio. Ensure timely delivery of Cloud & Mobile capabilities aligned with vehicle launch timelines, digital product objectives and regulatory requirements.

* Cross-Functional Leadership:
Build strong relationships with engineering, product, engineering project managers, and partner teams. Influence senior leadership and stakeholders to align on priorities, trade-offs, and strategic direction. Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration to resolve technical and programmatic challenges.

* Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:
Communicate program status, scorecards, risks, and decisions clearly and effectively to executive leadership and technical teams.

* Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program execution, quality, and velocity.