Lead Technical Program Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Lead technical program management for large strategic transformations in Ford’s Product Creation & Industrialization organization .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in leading technical program management for large-scale transformations, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication of complex technical issues. Proficient in managing integrated delivery roadmaps and utilizing tools like Jira for backlog and dependency management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Program ManagementAgile DeliveryProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Program Increment (PI) PlanningRoot-Cause AnalysisRisk ManagementData Flow EvaluationIntegration Readiness

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCoaching Technical ProfessionalsAnalytical RigorCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraDashboards

Industry Keywords

Product DevelopmentSupply ChainManufacturingTechnical GovernanceTransformation Objectives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical program management for large strategic transformations in Ford’s Product Creation & Industrialization organization
Own the integrated delivery roadmap across Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT
Translate transformation objectives into milestones, workstreams, sequencing, and delivery commitments
Partner with architecture and engineering leads on system interfaces, technical hand-offs, and end-to-end data flows
Manage cross-team dependencies, integration readiness, validation, and release planning
Guide Agile sprint and Program Increment (PI) planning, backlog priorities, and capacity alignment
Lead reviews of technical roadblocks, root causes, risks, and mitigation options
Drive cross-functional decisions involving scope, schedule, cost, and technical trade-offs
Establish program governance, operating cadence, and transparent reporting using Jira and dashboards
Lead, coach, and develop technical program managers and integration analysts
Coordinate internal and external technology partner commitments
Lead change adoption by documenting future-state workflows and supporting vehicle program and plant adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
5+ years of experience leading complex technical programs or enterprise transformations across multiple teams, locations, and timelines
Experience leading cross-functional delivery, establishing accountability, influencing without direct authority, and coaching technical program professionals
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and integrated enterprise systems, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Ability to evaluate technical dependencies, data flows, integration risks, and downstream impacts across Product Development, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
Hands-on experience with Agile delivery, PI planning, and Jira-based backlog and dependency management
Ability to turn complex technical issues into actionable options, drive decisions, and communicate concise program updates to senior leadership
Analytical rigor in root-cause analysis, risk management, and delivery planning
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Domestic relocation is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day