STA Product - SW Engineer

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.

Plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

The STAR (Software Tracking Acquisition and Replication) team is responsible for managing third party engineering off the shelf software licenses within the IT Product Development Organization for business-critical departments (Product Creation, Manufacturing, etc.). We interface daily with external suppliers, and internal teams such as, business IT, IT Contracts, Ford Global Technologies Limited, Purchasing, Office of General Counsel, Finance, and internal business in multiple departments, globally.

• Manage a global portfolio of third-party software licenses supporting Product Development, Manufacturing, and other business functions.
• Partner with IT, business teams, vendors, Contracts, Finance, and Purchasing to manage software requirements, contracts, negotiations, quotes, and purchase orders.
• Manage annual business planning, budget setting, forecasting, and ongoing spend for the software portfolio.
• Oversee internal billing, license allocations, supplier invoice reconciliation, and invoice processing support.
• Monitor license usage and identify opportunities to optimize software investments, improve utilization, and reduce costs.
• Drive strategic initiatives that strengthen vendor relationships, improve operational efficiency, and maximize value for the Company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software procurement, budgeting, business planning, or finance.
• Experience with software procurement, contract management, amendments, and renewals.
• Experience tracking software license usage, forecasting, and managing day-to-day spending.
• Experience conducting monthly financial reviews and supporting budget planning activities.

• Experience managing software licensing and optimizing license utilization.
• Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills.
• Experience supporting strategic business planning and financial decision-making.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders.

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 change maker, 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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

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