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Description 

Lead a team of software architects, software developers and software project managers to design and implement software solutions for Body Controls. Responsible for meeting program deliverables and launching of software solutions for Body Controls features and functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams both internal and external to Ford to ensure effective software integration. Work with Body engineering teams to identify and develop new software control strategies to support feature development. Manage software system release process. Drive effective agile software development practices within the team and ensure agile tools are utilized effectively. Lead all Dev Ops and CI/CD operations to support the Body Control Modules.

 

Basic Qualifications: 

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or or a combination of equivalent experience and education. 10+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems. Experience leading a team with proven collaboration with internal & external groups. Ability to attract, retain and motivate a high performing team. Experience working within an Agile software development framework. Experience with Automated Testing, CI/CD and DevOps. Experience with software quality processes and methods. Understanding of Body hardware components, design functions and control strategies. Knowledge of core Body vehicle systems. Experience working with suppliers in the technical development of electronic systems. Excellent teamwork, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

Even better, you may have...

MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a combination of equivalent experience and education. Experience managing a large (30+) team with budget and people. Demonstrated passion to improve software quality and software development processes. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage complex assignments.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. 

 

This position is a leadership level 5.

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This position is a range of salary grades LL5. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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Responsibilities

Accelerate Body Controls Software delivery process by decreasing release time. Improve Body Controls Software on time delivery.                Develop processes, methods, and tools to support Body Controls. Lead process work streams, document and roll out new processes, and monitor team compliance. Collaborate with Body Controls suppliers on a shared DevOps environment for CI/CD. Develop automated test strategy for Body Controls.    Improve Body Controls quality by engaging with System, Feature, and Hardware teams.