{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9dd7430f007a4a7be231a5a9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9dd7430f007a4a7be231a5a9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9dd7430f007a4a7be231a5a9","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Overview\nIn this Technical Program Manager role within Ford’s Global Data, Insight and Analytics team, you lead cross-functional technical programs across the Big Data ecosystem to enable analytics and AI initiatives. You orchestrate delivery across product teams and lines, ensuring coordinated execution and achievement of strategic outcomes. You’ll collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate strategy into concrete plans, manage risks, and unblock impediments. This is a fast-paced, impact-driven role at a global automaker driving data-driven transformation.\n\nCompensation / BenefitsImmediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days and parental leaveTuition assistanceVehicle discount program for employees and family membersPaid holidays and paid time offPaid time off with option to purchase additional vacation time\nResponsibilitiesLead cross-functional technical programs spanning multiple product teamsPartner with Product Managers to translate strategy into technical requirementsCollaborate with Engineering Managers to define delivery components and effort estimatesCoordinate capacity planning and scope distribution with Product Line Program ManagersDevelop and maintain comprehensive project delivery plans with milestones and ownershipIdentify, monitor, and mitigate risks and issues to ensure timely deliveryAct as central point for issue resolution and impediment removalAnalyze project plans for cross-product impacts and propose adjustmentsServe as primary liaison for project communications with external stakeholdersCreate and maintain project documentation and promote knowledge sharingPrepare concise executive status reports and presentations for leadershipOwn change management and change control for projects\nKey requirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field5+ years of experience in technical program management or similarStrong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authorityExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skillsExperience identifying technical dependencies and solution misalignment across productsAbility to discuss complex problems with senior architects and engineersAbility to quickly develop technical depth in new technologies and assess risksExperience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Rally)PMP, CSM, or similar certifications are a pluscommunicationnegotiationinterpersonal skillsGCPSDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)Jira or Rally","company":"Ford","rawCompany":"ford","city":"Detroit","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T05:05:55.435Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Overview\nIn this Technical Program Manager role within Ford’s Global Data, Insight and Analytics team, you lead cross-functional technical programs across the Big Data ecosystem to enable analytics and AI initiatives. 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