ADAS Software Principal TPM

Ford Motor Company

. Lead a team of ADAS Technical Program Managers .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading ADAS software initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and applying technical project management principles. Proficient in embedded software development and agile methodologies, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

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ADAS Software DevelopmentTechnical Project ManagementJIRA ProficiencyEmbedded Software DevelopmentAgile Development Methods

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceAerospace EngineeringProduct DevelopmentTechnical Plan DevelopmentSoftware Development PracticesDependency TrackingRisk ManagementMilestone Progress Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ConfluenceJIRAWork Management Tools

Industry Keywords

ADASAutomated DrivingCross-Functional TeamsProduct LifecycleSupplier Software Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of ADAS Technical Program Managers
Define, scope, prioritize, plan, and deliver major ADAS software initiatives across multiple vehicle platforms
Align stakeholders across the product development organization on prioritized initiatives
Apply technical project planning, management, and leadership for ADAS embedded software development and supplier software integration
Implement roadmaps, schedules, project plans, and resourcing plans
Manage milestone progress, dependency tracking, risk management, and mitigation
Interface with Systems, Software, Suppliers, Manufacturing, V&V, Platform, and Quality teams
Partner with technical development leaders to improve delivery velocity
Assist leaders and engineers in resolving dependencies and stakeholder issues
Lead forums to resolve technical issues and drive solution decisions
Provide regular team updates through Confluence, Teams, email, and other communication channels
Present project status, schedule risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership
Lead executive-level reviews across multiple ADAS projects
Use Confluence and JIRA to provide visible plans, status, and strategic contingencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar related technical field
10+ years working experience in product development of hardware, software, and/or services
5+ years leading technical projects globally
3+ years leading a team of engineers or technical program managers
Expertise with modern work management tools and technical work plan management
Expert level proficiency with JIRA is required
Expertise with modern software development practices
Strong background in embedded software development
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred: Masters degree in a related technical field
Preferred: 12+ years working experience in product development
Preferred: Experience in software development within the ADAS or automated driving domain
Preferred: Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines on high complexity projects throughout the entire product lifecycle
Preferred: Expert knowledge of agile development methods
Preferred: Mastery of technical plan development
Preferred: Proven ability to communicate program information to various leadership and stakeholder levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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