Technical Program Manager
Core
Lead cross-functional technical programs and initiatives within Ford's Big Data ecosystem for analytics and AI, ensuring seamless collaboration and strategic outcome achievement.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager
Builds
Complex technical programs spanning multiple product teams and product lines within the Big Data ecosystem
Domain
Automotive / Big Data / Analytics / AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Cross-functional leadership, Strategic partnership with Product, Engineering collaboration, Capacity & scope management, Holistic project planning, Risk & issue mitigation, Stakeholder communication, Documentation & knowledge sharing, Executive reporting, Change management
Preferred skills
Influence without direct authority, Technical depth in complex issues, Project management tools proficiency, PMP/CSM certification
Technologies
GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Jira, Rally
Responsibilities
Drive complex, cross-functional technical programs and initiatives across multiple product teams; Partner closely with Product Managers to translate high-level product strategy into detailed technical requirements; Collaborate with Engineering Managers to define technical delivery components and create actionable delivery plans; Manage capacity planning and scope distribution across participating teams; Develop and maintain comprehensive project delivery plans with defined milestones and timelines; Implement robust project tracking mechanisms to monitor progress and mitigate risks; Act as a central point for issue resolution and remove impediments; Conduct impact analyses of project plans to identify cross-product consequences; Serve as the primary liaison for project communications with external teams; Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation; Prepare and deliver project status reports to senior leadership; Own and manage the change control process for individual projects