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Overview of the Role

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced **Senior Technical Program Management (TPM) Leader** to drive the execution of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) across multiple vehicle platforms. This role is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving and high-impact technology space, where innovation, precision, and speed are critical. You will lead complex, cross-functional programs that span hardware, software, and systems integration, ensuring alignment with aggressive product timelines and strategic goals.

This is a portfolio-level leadership role requiring domain knowledge in ADAS technologies, including perception, sensor fusion, path planning, and control systems. You will manage a diverse set of programs across multiple vehicle lines and platforms, ensuring consistent execution and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do...

Technical Leadership

+ Define and execute the ADAS technology roadmap, with a deep understanding of autonomy features, sensor technologies (LiDAR, radar, camera), and embedded software systems.

+ Guide engineering teams in adopting scalable and modular ADAS architectures, ensuring alignment with platform strategies and vehicle milestones.

+ Partner with systems engineering and safety teams to ensure robust functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity compliance.

Portfolio & Program Management

+ Lead portfolio planning and execution across multiple vehicle programs, balancing resources, risks, and priorities.

+ Develop and maintain integrated schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans across ADAS feature sets.

+ Ensure timely delivery of ADAS capabilities aligned with vehicle launch timelines and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Leadership

+ Build strong relationships with engineering, product, engineering project managers, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

+ Influence senior leadership and stakeholders to align on priorities, trade-offs, and strategic direction.

+ Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration to resolve technical and programmatic challenges.

Team Leadership

+ Build and mentor a high-performing team of ADAS TPMs, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

+ Communicate program status, 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.

You'll have...

+ Proven experience as a senior leader in Technical Program Management, preferably in ADAS, autonomous driving, or automotive embedded systems.

+ Strong technical background in systems engineering, software development, and hardware integration.

+ Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs across multiple vehicle platforms.

+ Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams.

+ Executive presence and the ability to influence and guide senior leadership.

+ Passion for innovation, quality, and delivering impactful technology.

What you'll receive in return…

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Our benefits summary can be found here .

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 childcare 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.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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**Requisition ID** : 52993