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? Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are. In this position... This Software Engineering Manager opportunity is in the Global Product Representation Services (GPRS) product line which is part of Order Fulfilment Product Group. GPRS is the application development group responsible for the development of a suite of products and services that support the Global Order to Delivery (GOTD), eCommerce, Digital Marketing/B2C systems portfolio and FordPro; providing the data and services that these teams need for product configuration. We are adding a Software Engineering Manager with skills including Microservices, Java, Spring and Google Cloud to our team. In this position you will... * Design and deliver industry-leading products and services to maximize value for customers. * Provide product and technical leadership to the team This is a hybrid position in Dearborn, MI This Software Engineering Manager opportunity is in the Global Product Representation Services (GPRS) product line which is part of Order Fulfilment Product Group. GPRS is the application development group responsible for the development of a suite of products and services that support the Global Order to Delivery (GOTD), eCommerce, Digital Marketing/B2C systems portfolio and FordPro; providing the data and services that these teams need for product configuration. We are adding a Software Engineering Manager with skills including Microservices, Java, Spring and Google Cloud to our team. What you'll do... * Be involved in full stack development and implement end-to-end components of software products * Provide thought leadership for the development, structure, technology, and tools used within GPRS. * Champion & lead Software Engineering Excellence practices * Implement robust CI/ CD processes and development methodologies in Software Engineering within the Product team. * Assess the technology feasibility of the product group roadmaps along with the anchor. * Innovate and operate with an iterative, agile and user-centric perspective. * Collaborate with other Product Line managers within GPRS and architects to reduce complexity across the portfolio, enhance interoperability between services, and make key design decisions. * Clearly communicate technology & product strategy and vision to team members and internal / external stakeholders. * Actively work to identify and remove/ mitigate risks and blockers to product delivery. * Understand business priorities and technical feasibility in order to prioritize the platform backlog, identify dependencies, and manage risks. * Enable the product manager to initiate or translate the product road map into manageable product features in the backlog through quarterly scoping sessions. * Work hands-on with the product teams to prioritize, plan, and deliver the platform foundations capabilities. * Assess the overall health of the product and prompt key decisions to continuously improve. What you'll do... * Be involved in full stack development and implement end-to-end components of software products * Provide thought leadership for the development, structure, technology, and tools used within GPRS. * Champion & lead Software Engineering Excellence practices * Implement robust CI/ CD processes and development methodologies in Software Engineering within the Product team. * Assess the technology feasibility of the product group roadmaps along with the anchor. * Innovate and operate with an iterative, agile and user-centric perspective. * Collaborate with other Product Line managers within GPRS and architects to reduce complexity across the portfolio, enhance interoperability between services, and make key design decisions. * Clearly communicate technology & product strategy and vision to team members and internal / external stakeholders. * Actively work to identify and remove/ mitigate risks and blockers to product delivery. * Understand business priorities and technical feasibility in order to prioritize the platform backlog, identify dependencies, and manage risks. * Enable the product manager to initiate or translate the product road map into manageable product features in the backlog through quarterly scoping sessions. * Work hands-on with the product teams to prioritize, plan, and deliver the platform foundations capabilities. * Assess the overall health of the product and prompt key decisions to continuously improve.