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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Technical Program Manager - Cloud & Mobile - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,680.0 - $212,760.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Api Management - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/EFB505FB21514C6987086F78F5369A5A/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. * 8+ years of experience in technical program management within highly complex systems, including multiple successful release cycles of consumer-facing software at scale. * 6+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects across Cloud, Mobile, or Embedded systems. * Deep experience with Agile methodologies and enterprise-level project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). * Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and non-technical executive stakeholders. Even better, you may have... * Domain Depth: Expertise in cloud-native architectures, API management, and consumer-facing mobile apps. * Strategic Acumen: Ability to thrive in unstructured environments and independently manipulate scope-cost-time-quality levers to achieve goals. * Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging large volumes of data to identify opportunities in planning or delivery. * Leadership: Experience implementing organizational processes (PDCA, Retros) and mentoring other TPMs or engineers. * Customer Obsession: Demonstrated pattern of developing empathy for the end-user to inform delivery plans. ## Description At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to orchestrate and lead high-impact initiatives across our connected vehicle, cloud, and mobile ecosystem. You will operate at the intersection of complex engineering and strategic delivery, navigating ambiguity to drive long-term engineering strategy and measurable improvements in customer experience. What you'll do... * Strategic Execution : Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-year programs spanning mobile apps, cloud applications / infrastructure, and connected vehicle experiences. * Portfolio Management : Contribute to strategic planning and resource orchestration across the portfolio; proactively identify structural constraints and optimize capacity against priorities. * Technical Leadership : Leverage a deep understanding of cloud/mobile/vehicle interdependencies to shape technical direction, assess engineering trade-offs, and guide teams through complex design decisions. * Stakeholder & Change Management : Build consensus across diverse global teams and senior leadership. Establish rigorous scope-control processes and manage the impact of changes on the program baseline. * Risk & Governance : Establish proactive risk-mitigation systems and governance frameworks. Actively manage identified risks, driving impediments to closure. Define and track Technical Success Metrics (KPIs/QoS) to drive data-based improvements and engineering excellence. * Operational Influence : Influence without direct authority across software systems and divisions. 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