Job description 

Must Have Skills:

• 10+ years' experience in managing complex delivery programs, of which 3-5 years' experience in integration and deployment of large-scale implementations.
• Strong functional knowledge of GPDS, PLM discipline, Vehicle Design domain (CAD, Software & Electricals )
• Strategic mindset with ability to understand end to end processes and arrive at implementable solutions that adds business value
• Strong Project Management skills with excellent knowledge in agile processes, PM discipline practices and drive PDO basecamp maturity within the product line.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to summarize key aspects of work for senior management.
• Excellent people management skills with ability and aptitude to mentor team members and build a team that demonstrates One Ford truths.
• Capability to perform at a high level of competence and maturity, dealing with multiple assignments, on-demand critical tasks and ability to influence others.

Nice to Have Skills: 

• Prior experience working in Ford PD domain
• Coordinating contract development/negotiation with outside suppliers in accordance with Ford standard practices.
• Monitoring supplier delivery performance and Ford's acceptance of project deliverables.
• Interfacing with supplier to prepare project reporting.
• Knowledge in PLM and CAD tools; TC/Catia/NX ,Vehicle Software & Electrical Modules  preferred
• Experience in Architecting, Installing, Configuring, Upgrading, and administering Siemens PLM environments.
• Experience with BMIDE, TEM, Deployment Center, Active Workspace, and Web Servers like JBoss and Tomcat and Oracle Databases
• Strong knowledge of Teamcenter products, including latest Unified Architecture, Organization, Multisite, T4EA Integration, Workflow Designer, Access Manager, Project, Query Builder, Dispatcher etc. 
• Working experience in Windows and Linux Operating systems. 
• Knowledge of ITKs, Custom Services and other areas of PLM domain. 
• Proficiency in supporting multiple environments like Development, Testing etc. 
• Knowledge and experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins and JIRA. 
• Creating and maintaining build and release scripts and processes to ensure smooth and efficient release. 
• Managing version control systems (Git)and ensuring that code is properly managed.
• Should have Knowledge about office integration with Teamcenter.
• Preferably, familiarity with project methodologies such as SDLC, Waterfall, and Agile.
• Hands on experience with ITK, AWC and SOA would be an added advantage
• Experience in 3DEXPERIENCE platform

RESPONSIBILITIES

• ​Create a strategy and approach to implement solutions that enables business value at the earliest opportunity in Electrical and Software domains
• Drive and create different technical solutions including architecting, designing, Installing, Configuring, Upgrading, and administering Siemens PLM environments including software applications/products/COTS in the area of vehicle software and systems engineering.
• Drive project management discipline and continue improving the PDO basecamp maturity within the team.
• Resolve conflicts & roadblocks, manage interdependencies across product teams/product lines through effective integration.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure delivery within agreed scope of work
• Execute people leader responsibilities by demonstrating One Ford truths and developing high performing teams.
• Demonstrate operational excellence in managing financial forecasts, headcount forecasts, capacity management and manage all operational targets effectively
• Collaborate with Business, Regional IT and other IT teams on project planning, status reporting, business value realization and strategic initiatives
• Manage project budget, including planning, actual and forecast financials
• Manage project quality assurance and deliver with high quality
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and drive resolution of issues
• Plan and execute integrated projects actively manage through effective monitoring and control

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or related engineering degree
• Strong ability to handle projects that are complex, cross-functional and integrated with various functions (Must)
• Strong people management skills (Must)