Principal TPM - Electrification

In this position... We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Management (TPM) Leader to drive the execution of Electrified products and services across multiple vehicle platforms. This role is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving and high-impact technology space, where innovation, precision, and speed are critical. You will lead complex, cross-functional programs that span hardware, software, and systems integration, ensuring alignment with aggressive product timelines and strategic goals. This is a portfolio-level leadership role requiring domain knowledge in Electrified powertrain technologies, including home charging solutions, public charging ecosystem, EV supply equipment, bi-directional power, and EV routing. You will manage a diverse set of programs across multiple vehicle lines and platforms, ensuring consistent execution and delivery in a fast-paced environment. You'll have... Bachelors or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Proven experience as a senior leader in Technical Program Management, preferably with electric vehicle product development or automotive embedded systems experience. Strong technical background in systems engineering, software development, and hardware integration. Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs across multiple vehicle platforms. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Executive presence and the ability to influence and guide senior leadership. 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 child care 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LB1 What you'll do... Technical Leadership Drive the Electrification platform and product roadmaps, with a deep understanding of EV market trends, charging interoperability standards, hardware planning and development, embedded software systems, and cloud applications and services. Guide engineering project managers and delivery teams in adopting reliable and scalable charging solutions, ensuring alignment with platform strategies and vehicle milestones. Partner with systems engineering and safety teams to ensure robust functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity compliance and regulatory compliance. Portfolio & Program Management Develop and maintain integrated schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans across Electrification feature sets. Ensure timely delivery of Electrified capabilities aligned with vehicle launch timelines, regulatory requirements, and digital product commitments. Cross-Functional Leadership Build strong relationships with engineering, product, digital design, engineering project managers, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Influence senior leadership and stakeholders to align on priorities, trade-offs, and strategic direction. Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration to resolve technical and programmatic challenges. Work with Product Development team by following Ford Global Product Development Schedule (GPDS) Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Communicate program status, scorecards risks, and decisions clearly and effectively to executive leadership and technical teams. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program execution, quality, and velocity.