Technical Portfolio-Program Manager (Cloud)

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.In this positionWe are seeking a skilled Technical Portfolio-Program Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Programs within the Cloud Platform organization in Enterprise Platform Engineering & Operations, ensuring strategic alignment and effective utilization of resources. Your primary focus will be on providing overall oversight of Cloud Platform & Transformation Portfolio, balancing risk, and innovation to enhance our Cloud posture across the enterprise.What you'll doPortfolio Management:

Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of IT Cloud investments.

Prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, risk assessment, and organizational priorities.

Monitor and evaluate the performance of Cloud investments to ensure alignment with business goals.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Strategic Planning:

Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business needs and define strategic goals for IT Cloud investments.

Contribute to the development of a long-term IT Cloud & SRE roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.

Risk Management:

Assess and manage risks associated with Cloud & SRE investments, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.

Stay informed about emerging threats and industry trends to proactively address potential risks.

Financial Oversight:

Manage the financial aspects of Cloud & SRE projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking expenditures.

Provide regular financial reports and updates to leadership, highlighting key investment metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with IT, Cloud & SRE teams to ensure seamless integration of investments into overall IT infrastructure.

Foster collaboration with other departments to promote a holistic approach to Cloud and SRE management.

Foster a collaborative and innovation work environment.

Cloud Research:

Drive the development and execution of Cloud & SRE innovation research strategy.

Collaborate with senior management to align efforts with organizational goals.

Lead, mentor and inspire a team of skilled EPEO team members.

Provide oversight and guidance throughout the lifecycle of a research project.

You'll have

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience

4+ years of experience in a portfolio management, program management or a related role (Cloud is strongly preferred)

3+ years of experience leading large scale technology upgrades and integration and similar projects.

Even better, you may have

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience working with technical teams especially Cloud or Site Reliability Engineers.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills experience with a keen attention to detail.

Experience with Safe AGILE methodology, Agile Methodology or Agile release trains

Experience with Jira, Rally or related tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams from leaders to team members.

Proven ability to break down barriers and partner with demanding teams to accomplish highly visible projects.

Be an independent thinker with the ability to seek out solutions to challenging or ambiguous problems.

Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

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

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-2.pdfVisa 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.#LI-remoteRequisition ID : 27690