Engineering Project Manager- Systems & Core Architecture

Ford's is at the forefront of the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) revolution. We are reimagining vehicle electrical architecture and software platforms to deliver a streamlined, scalable, platform-first strategy.

As an Engineering Project Manager (EPM), you will be the bridge between strategic vision and technical execution. You will drive the delivery of high-quality systems solutions at speed, leading cross-functional strategies that impact our entire vehicle lineup. We are looking for a leader who is centered on product and engineering excellence with a bias for action—someone comfortable leading a system design meeting one hour and presenting a concise strategic update to leadership the next.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Domain Leadership

Strategic Acumen: Support strategic objectives and drive planning efforts within your domain, owning feature delivery over mid- to multi-year horizons.

Domain Strategy: Define project goals and delivery roadmaps, aligning resources with priorities and technology staging while maintaining awareness of industry trends.

Execution & Delivery

Project Oversight: Drive the execution and delivery of work within your domain, managing schedules, backlogs, and identifying immediate dependencies.

Data-Driven Decisions: Establish and track technical success metrics (KPIs) and use data/dashboards to inform decisions and make progress visible to the organization.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Alignment: Facilitate team alignment to committed work and ensure up- and down-stream dependencies remain synchronized.

Reporting: Effectively communicate project progress, risks, and health to stakeholders using established frameworks and concise content tailored for leadership.

Technical Leadership & Influence

Engineering Collaboration: Engage effectively with engineers on technical details, understanding architectural implications for project timelines and assessing technical feasibility.

Customer Obsession: Translate customer requirements into actionable specifications across multiple teams, ensuring the project adheres to established development processes.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

Proactive Mitigation: Identify, analyze, and solve problems encountered during execution. Anticipate risks and develop robust mitigation plans and escalation paths.

Kaizen Mindset: Lead retrospectives and actively contribute to process improvements through Kaizen practices to ensure the team is operating at peak efficiency.

Scope & Change Management

Control: Manage the defined scope of deliverables and assess the impact of requested changes on timeline, effort, and quality.

Change Control: Follow established organizational processes to document and track changes, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of project-level shifts.