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Ford Motor Company · 5 hours ago

ADAS Systems TPM Supervisor

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is at the forefront of automotive innovation, developing advanced driver-assistance systems. As a Systems TPM Supervisor, you will lead a team of Technical Program Managers, driving integration across technical domains and ensuring the successful achievement of program milestones for next-generation driver-assistance architectures.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leading the comprehensive planning and development of Systems roadmaps, meticulously aligning program timing and deliverables with both platform systems and feature system development

Driving critical technical and program decisions to successful completion, ensuring seamless alignment between technical development, strategic departmental priorities, supplier constraints, and overarching Platform & Program expectations

Proactively identifying, analyzing, and managing complex upstream and downstream risks and dependencies. You will raise awareness among leadership and develop robust mitigation plans to keep development teams unblocked and on track

Owning the critical data and insights required to prepare and drive impactful Program and Platform review content, fostering transparency and informed decision-making

Championing and driving continuous process improvement across the ADAS organization to accelerate our already strong culture of quality, efficiency, and excellence

Recruiting, developing, and coaching a team of high-performing Systems Technical Program Managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment

Qualification

Systems EngineeringAutomotive Project ManagementRisk ManagementAgile Project ManagementRequirements ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam DevelopmentMentorshipNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

5+ years of professional experience in automotive project or program management

2+ years of professional experience in a Systems Engineering or related technical leadership role

Preferred

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Deep, applied knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, including Design, Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA), Requirements Atomization, and Traceability

In-depth knowledge and practical experience with Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS), understanding its phases, deliverables, and role in accelerating product development

Experience in Automotive Electronic Control Modules (ECU) and Sensor Design

Proficiency in Systems Modeling and Requirements Management tools such as MagicDraw and Jama

Proficiency in Agile project management and collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate technical teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels