Product Manager

Company: Ford Motor Company
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 17, 2024

Job Description:

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up daily, roll up our sleeves, and build a better world together. At Ford, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress and we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. You will have the opportunity to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

As a key member of Ford Industrial System, Information Technology Group within our Enterprise Technology Organization, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of Ford's Product Creation & Virtual Manufacturing Processes and associated technologies.

Ford's Product Creation and Virtual Manufacturing Processes and associated technologies are positioned as key enablers to sustain and enhance the Company's leading competitive position in the automotive industry. As the Product Manager, you will be part of the Industrial System - IT, Bill of Material Platform, and Integrations PDO team and will be responsible for managing and driving strategy projects and associated workstreams using Agile practices.

If you're looking for the chance to bring to bear advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience, and improve people's lives, this is your opportunity. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help build vehicles that are as inquisitive as you are.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, with the opportunity to learn new technologies with daily cross-functional interactions. You focus on software delivery to support the needs and expectations of internal stakeholders and suppliers for both today and tomorrow.

What you'll be able to do:

Facilitate the agile development process.

Ensure agile principles and practices are followed.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and requirements.

Create and maintain project plans and timelines.

Coordinate and lead agile meetings, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Manage and prioritize the product backlog.

Monitor project progress and identify and address any obstacles or risks.

Foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement within the team.

Provide leadership and guidance to team members.

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations

The minimum requirements we seek:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in program management and/or project management on medium to large-scale projects

3+ years using Agile practices and project management tools like Rally, Jira, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or any others.

Our preferred requirements:

Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Skilled in the core project and program management competencies where you have been accountable for the successful planning, execution, and closure of assigned projects.

Experience in managing customers, global teams, and other stakeholders and delivering the deliverables as per the timeline.

Considerable experience tracking and managing project achievements, goals, risks, and deadlines.

Solid understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, software architecture, and testing methodologies.

Good understanding of Agile Development Practices

Strong knowledge of Product Life Cycle Management and its interaction with CAD and Bill of Materials systems (Teamcenter, Catia,3DX)

Experience in RMI-based Bill of Materials application development.

Provide Agile artifacts associated with application components.

Strong written and verbal communication skills by collaborating with multi-functional teams to develop comprehensive product test plans, solve issues, etc. in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What you'll receive in return:

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder---or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, generous PTO, retirement, and savings plans, incentive compensation, tuition assistance, a vehicle discount program, and much more

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:

https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2023-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf (This position has a range of salary grades 7 and 8.)

Candidates with Ford Motor Company positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Requisition ID: 26263

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