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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ADAS Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Cyber Security, Embedded Software, Requirements Traceability, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Safety Critical Systems, Functional Dependencies, Information Technology - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E4EED0949A2947CFBA54AAFBFB970587/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field * 8+ years of Technical Program/Project Management experience in automotive, ADAS, robotics, or complex embedded software systems * Proven track record managing end-to-end delivery of safety-critical systems across systems engineering, software development, and V&V * Deep understanding of ADAS architecture, sensor fusion, perception/prediction pipelines, and vehicle control interfaces * Experience managing cross-functional dependencies across mechanical, electrical, and software domains without direct authority * Strong command of Systems and Software delivery frameworks; experience with Jira and Confluence * Exceptional analytical, systems thinking, and executive communication skills Even better, you may have... * Master of Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field * Direct experience with BlueCruise, Super Cruise, comparable SAE Level 2/2+ hands-free systems, or Level 3/4 systems * Hands-on exposure to Powertrain and Motion Control integration for ADAS control loops * Knowledge of SOTIF (ISO 21448), Cybersecurity (ISO 21434), and Functional Safety (ISO 26262) * Experience leading program transformation, metrics-driven delivery, or scaling engineering teams in fast-paced tech/automotive environments ## Description Ford is pioneering the future of safe, seamless, and scalable automated driving. As the Technical Program Manager (TPM) for BlueCruise & Situational Awareness , you will own the end-to-end delivery of one Ford's most well known hands-free driver assistance system features. This is a high-impact Individual Contributor role where you will facilitate program strategy, orchestrate cross-domain development and integration, and drive execution across Systems, Software, and Verification & Validation (V&V). You will serve as the technical thread connecting the end-to-end system, while actively managing critical dependencies with partner domains., * Define and maintain the delivery roadmap for BlueCruise and Situational Awareness features from concept through post-launch releases and field monitoring. * Align roadmaps to critical Platform & Program deliverables, Supplier software integration and validation timelines, and internal develpoment gates * Drive solutions to cross-functional, cross-domain risks and dependencies within Ford and with supplier partners. * Proactively identify integration risks, negotiate trade-offs, and escalate blockers with clear technical context and recommended paths forward. * Present technical development status, risks, and recommendations to senior ADAS, Platform, and Program leadership * Own delivery and health metrics and drive corrective actions with data-backed rationale Systems, Software & V&V Integration * Serve as the technical integrator across the BlueCruise stack * Partner with Systems Engineering teams to ensure requirements traceability, architecture alignment, and interfaces are mature and delivered on-time with quality * Drive V&V strategy across HIL, breadboards, and benches to support with key roadmap delivery * Coordinate with Software Engineering and Supplier partners to manage release strategy and content Stakeholder Alignment & Executive Communication * Act as the single point for BlueCruise and Situational Awareness delivery status, risks, and roadmap decisions. * Translate complex technical trade-offs into clear, actionable insights for engineering leads, platform/program leaders, and cross-functional partners. * Foster a culture of safety, retrospective driven action, and continuous improvement across the delivery ecosystem. ## Related Videos - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Robots 2.0: When artificial intelligence meets steel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1452-robots-2-0-when-artificial-intelligence-meets-steel) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)