Thermal Technical Program Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive program plans for the EV thermal management system, covering coolant, refrigeration, and climate/HVAC subsystems from concept through launch .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,800 - $232,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex engineering projects, particularly in thermal management systems for electric vehicles, while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Program ManagementThermal Management SystemsProject Management MethodologiesSupplier ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeProject ManagementProduct Development LifecycleMulti-Disciplinary Engineering ProjectsRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

JiraAzure DevOpsMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationMaster's Degree in EngineeringMBA

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryAerospace IndustryComplex System DevelopmentElectric Vehicles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive program plans for the EV thermal management system, covering coolant, refrigeration, and climate/HVAC subsystems from concept through launch
Track thermal deliverables against vehicle program milestones and gateways, maintain the critical path, and escalate risks to key dates
Serve as the primary interface between Thermal Engineering and vehicle program management, product development, manufacturing, purchasing, and supply chain teams
Coordinate supplier timing, quotes, prototype deliveries, and industrialization activities
Align prototype builds, test vehicles, and facility time with the program schedule
Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and timeline adherence
Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and resource risks and drive issues to closure
Provide regular updates on program status, key decisions, and critical-path items, including leadership reviews
Facilitate critical technical and strategic decisions by presenting relevant data, options, and engineering perspectives
Champion program management best practices and improve development processes within the thermal engineering organization
Partner with the Thermal Engineering Manager and subsystem owners to drive the thermal program plan to delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
5+ years of experience in technical program management within the automotive, aerospace, or complex system development industries
Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to launch
Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and project management methodologies
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Experience with thermal management systems, particularly in electric vehicles
Experience managing suppliers through prototype, validation, and production launch
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and MS Project
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA, PMP certification or equivalent are preferred, not required

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
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship available