Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of Technical Program Management experience within the automotive industry
Experience supporting chassis-related systems including:
Braking Systems Steering Systems Suspension Systems Chassis Controls Vehicle Dynamics Experience working directly with automotive suppliers and external engineering organizations Strong understanding of software development lifecycle processes Experience managing software integration programs Proven experience working across software, systems, validation, and engineering teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working in Agile development environments Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Jira experience Experience managing software milestones, defects, and dependency tracking Experience supporting vehicle launches or production programs Background working with OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers Experience with supplier-developed embedded software systems
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support a leading automotive OEM's Chassis Engineering organization. This individual will be responsible for managing supplier software development efforts supporting chassis-related vehicle functions, including braking, steering, suspension, and chassis control systems.
This is a highly cross-functional role where the TPM will act as the bridge between supplier engineering teams and internal engineering organizations, ensuring software deliverables remain aligned with vehicle program milestones and release timelines.
The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong automotive domain expertise who can operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability across multiple stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead weekly program reviews with software suppliers and internal engineering stakeholders Track supplier software development progress against vehicle program milestones Monitor software readiness, risks, dependencies, and escalations Drive issue resolution across supplier and internal engineering teams Communicate program health, milestone status, and delivery risks to leadership Partner closely with chassis, systems, software, and validation teams Ensure software releases align with Ford vehicle launch and release schedules Facilitate Agile ceremonies and program execution activities Track and manage open actions, blockers, and dependencies through closure Drive accountability across stakeholders without direct authority