ADAS Technical Program Manager
Core
Own end-to-end delivery of Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driver assistance system and Situational Awareness features, serving as the technical thread connecting systems, software, and validation.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Program Manager (Automated Driving)
Builds
BlueCruise hands-free driving features and Situational Awareness capabilities for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Automated Driving Systems (ADAS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Program strategy, cross-domain integration, risk management, stakeholder alignment, roadmap definition, technical escalation, delivery metrics ownership
Preferred skills
Supplier partner management, V&V strategy, systems engineering traceability, executive communication
Technologies
HIL, breadboards, benches, supplier software stacks
Responsibilities
Define and maintain delivery roadmap from concept through post-launch; Align roadmaps to platform deliverables and validation timelines; Drive solutions to cross-functional risks and dependencies; Proactively identify integration risks and negotiate trade-offs; Present technical status and recommendations to senior leadership; Own delivery health metrics and drive corrective actions; Serve as technical integrator across the BlueCruise stack; Drive V&V strategy across hardware-in-the-loop and bench testing; Coordinate release strategy with software engineering and suppliers; Act as single point for delivery status and roadmap decisions