Jobs · Information Technology · Michigan

Supplier Software Delivery Technical Lead for Powertrain Control Modules

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn, MI · 1 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$84k–$162k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Software Delivery & Coordination
    • Lead the functional coordination of supplier software deliveries (LLDs) for all Bosch-related projects.
    • Manage the end-to-end receipt of software deliveries, ensuring a full understanding of program requirements, module variants, and their relationships to LLDs.
    • Prioritize deliveries and coordinate closely with suppliers to ensure all LLDs reach their respective programs on schedule.
  • Change & Requirements Management
    • Manage the Design Change Request (DCR) process, including the authoring and tracking of DCRs.
    • Cook up functional specification updates and Software Requirements Specification (SRS) documents to align with ongoing LLD delivery cycles.
  • Budget & Financial Oversight
    • Lead budget tracking and management for supplier software deliveries.
    • Monitor planned versus actual spending to ensure the project remains at or under the approved "Team Size Agreement" budget.
    • Partner with Business Leads to account for current and future delivery needs and ensure fiscal alignment.
  • Testing, Validation & Quality
    • Cook up Supplier Acceptance Testing to validate each new delivery of LLDs.
    • Develop and implement evaluation criteria to determine necessary testing levels based on the scope of change provided by the supplier.
    • Own the LLD issue management and tracking process to ensure all defects are identified, documented, and resolved.

    Basic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
    • 3+ years working with C programming language
    • 3+ years working with powertrain embedded control software.
    • 2–3 years of experience with software variant management.
    • 3–5 years working within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
    • Project Management:
      • 3–5 years of experience in software project coordination, delivery management, or a similar function
      • 3–5 years managing delivery timelines, prioritizing tasks, and supporting multi-program coordination.
      • 2–3 years managing supplier relationships.
    • Financial Acumen:
      • 1–2 years tracking or supporting project budgets.
    • Tools & Documentation:
      • 2–3 years writing Design Change Requests (DCRs) and updating Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).
    • Quality Assurance:
      • 2–3 years coordinating software testing activities and developing evaluation criteria.

      Preferred Skills

      • 2–3 years of cross-functional communication experience with business leads and external suppliers.

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