Lead the Charge in Mobility's Future: Manager, Site Reliability Engineering at Ford! Enterprise Technology is at the heart of Ford's transformation, and we're seeking a dynamic Manager of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to lead our team in redefining mobility. In this role, you'll empower a team of talented engineers to leverage cutting-edge technology, enhance customer experiences, improve lives, and build vehicles as smart as you are. As the SRE Manager, you'll be a key driver in developing, enhancing, and expanding our global monitoring and observability platform. You'll guide your team to blend software and systems engineering to ensure the uptime, scalability, and maintainability of our critical cloud services. You'll champion the intersection of SRE and Software Development, building and driving the adoption of our global monitoring capabilities. If you're a passionate and experienced leader with a vision for the future of transportation, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Join us and lead a team that's building the future of mobility! Lead and empower a team of talented Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to drive the reliability, performance, and scalability of Ford's critical systems and services. As the Manager of Site Reliability Engineering, you will be responsible for guiding the team's technical direction, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and ensuring the operational excellence of our infrastructure. You will play a key role in shaping the future of mobility by building and maintaining reliable and scalable systems that support Ford's strategic initiatives. * Team Leadership and Management: * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Site Reliability Engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. * Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. * Set clear goals and expectations for the team and individual members, aligning with the overall organizational objectives. * Conduct regular performance reviews and provide opportunities for professional growth and development. * Manage team resources, including budget, tools, and training. * Technical Strategy and Vision: * Develop and execute a strategic vision for Site Reliability Engineering, aligning with the company's overall technology roadmap. * Identify and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to improve the reliability, performance, and scalability of our systems. * Drive the adoption of SRE best practices and principles across the organization. * Collaborate with other engineering leaders to ensure alignment on technical direction and priorities. * Operational Excellence: * Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our critical systems and services. * Oversee the implementation and maintenance of monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems. * Drive the automation of operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce toil. * Lead or participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and postmortem reviews. * Be the escalation point for the on-call of our observability product. * Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures. * Collaboration and Communication: * Collaborate with development, operations, security, and other teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our systems. * Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates on team progress, challenges, and opportunities. * Represent the SRE team in cross-functional meetings and initiatives. * Security and Compliance: * Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices. * Participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments. * Promote a security-conscious culture within the team. * Team Leadership and Management: * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Site Reliability Engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. * Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. * Set clear goals and expectations for the team and individual members, aligning with the overall organizational objectives. * Conduct regular performance reviews and provide opportunities for professional growth and development. * Manage team resources, including budget, tools, and training. * Technical Strategy and Vision: * Develop and execute a strategic vision for Site Reliability Engineering, aligning with the company's overall technology roadmap. * Identify and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to improve the reliability, performance, and scalability of our systems. * Drive the adoption of SRE best practices and principles across the organization. * Collaborate with other engineering leaders to ensure alignment on technical direction and priorities. * Operational Excellence: * Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our critical systems and services. * Oversee the implementation and maintenance of monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems. * Drive the automation of operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce toil. * Lead or participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and postmortem reviews. * Be the escalation point for the on-call of our observability product. * Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures. * Collaboration and Communication: * Collaborate with development, operations, security, and other teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our systems. * Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates on team progress, challenges, and opportunities. * Represent the SRE team in cross-functional meetings and initiatives. * Security and Compliance: * Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices. * Participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments. * Promote a security-conscious culture within the team.