Job Description

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?

Join our Advanced EV Development (ADVEV) team for a 6-month Student Worker Program and help build the future of mobility! Immerse yourself in Ford's center of innovation and growth, working alongside top engineering, design, and software talent to create groundbreaking EVs and contribute to key technologies like batteries, charging, and recycling. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact on the automotive industry.

The Software Technical Program Management Team is responsible for managing the highly complex, cross-functional software development for Ford’s Advanced EV organization. The team is responsible for project planning, risk management, and coordinating efforts across multiple teams both within and outside the Software domain. The Software TPM Team is also responsible for defining and managing the technical operations of the Software organization.

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Responsibilities

What you’ll do...
•    Learn to manage a Software Development project using Agile methodology
•    Learn Technical Program Management skills such as project scoping, planning, execution tracking, risk mitigation, reporting
•    Successfully implement a project (managed and led by you) by the end of the Student Worker period
•    Data assessment activities to identify optimization opportunities and gaps within the Software processes
•    Metrics definition and dashboarding to help drive data-driven decision making

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Qualifications

You'll have...
•    Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising junior level education status at the start of the internship
•    Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Economics, or related field
•    Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including: Java, C/C++, Go, or Python
•    Project management experience through class projects, clubs, or internships

Even better, you may have...
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
•    Experience with program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar project tracking tools
•    Data analysis and dashboarding experience
•    Experience writing code using Business Analytics or Data Visualization software such as Tableau, EazyBI, PowerBI, etc.

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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!

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What you’ll receive in return: As part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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