Ford Motor Company · 6 hours ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Validation & Verification
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design team. The Staff Technical Program Manager will lead the Software Verification and Validation team to ensure the quality and reliability of software for next-generation electric vehicles, managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple validation and verification activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project plans
Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets
Ensure alignment between testing activities and project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
Manage dependencies for the engineering team including procurement of test platforms and equipment in support of test execution
Provide guidance to the V&V team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
Lead internal bug triage meetings where next steps of all open issues are identified and assigned
Coordinate with other teams, including development, product management, and operations, to align V&V activities with overall project goals
Communicate program status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management
Manage go/no-go meetings where technical merits of all open issues will be reviewed to make a release decision
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for testing
Drive closure to key issues by working with development teams and other TPMs
Analyze defect trends and patterns and recommend process improvements
Drive continuous improvement of V&V processes and methodologies, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, with a focus on software development, verification and validation or quality assurance
Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of V&V methodologies, tools, and best practices
Knowledge of Electric Vehicles and basics on EV architecture
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance practices
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and manage detailed project plans
Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM methodologies, and related tools
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Confluence, JIRA)
Preferred
Direct experience with automotive and electric vehicles experience preferred
Experience validating software on HILs or other test platforms is a big plus
PMP Or Other Project Management Certifications Preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
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