Senior ADAS Technical Program Management Leader

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Management (TPM) Leader to drive the execution of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) across multiple vehicle platforms. This role is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving and high-impact technology space, where innovation, precision, and speed are critical. You will lead complex, cross-functional programs that span hardware, software, and systems integration, ensuring alignment with aggressive product timelines and strategic goals. This is a portfolio-level leadership role requiring domain knowledge in ADAS technologies, including perception, sensor fusion, path planning, and control systems. You will manage a diverse set of programs across multiple vehicle lines and platforms, ensuring consistent execution and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Proven experience as a senior leader in Technical Program Management, preferably in ADAS, autonomous driving, or automotive embedded systems.
• Strong technical background in systems engineering, software development, and hardware integration.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs across multiple vehicle platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence and guide senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Drive the ADAS technology roadmap, with a deep understanding of autonomy features, sensor technologies (LiDAR, radar, camera), and embedded software systems.
• Guide EPM and delivery teams in adopting scalable and modular ADAS architectures, ensuring alignment with platform strategies and vehicle milestones.
• Partner with systems engineering and safety teams to ensure robust functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity compliance and regulatory compliance.
• Portfolio & Program Management
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans across ADAS feature sets.
• Ensure timely delivery of ADAS capabilities aligned with vehicle launch timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Build strong relationships with engineering, product, engineering project managers, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Influence senior leadership and stakeholders to align on priorities, trade-offs, and strategic direction.
• Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration to resolve technical and programmatic challenges.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Communicate program status, scorecards risks, and decisions clearly and effectively to executive leadership and technical teams.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program execution, quality, and velocity.

Benefits

• 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 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior