Manager, HR Project Management

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, HR Project Management Office leads complex, high-priority initiatives that advance HR strategy and improve organizational effectiveness across Ford’s global HR organization. Working with senior HR leaders and cross-functional teams, the role turns strategic priorities into coordinated plans and guides initiatives from problem definition through implementation and measurable results. The position helps leaders make informed decisions, address barriers, and deliver improvements to HR processes, capabilities, and ways of working. It is an individual-contributor role for a strategic, hands-on project leader who can bring structure to complexity and influence outcomes across organizational boundaries.

The role is hybrid in Dearborn, Michigan, with an expectation of at least four days onsite per week. It is leadership level 6, with a stated salary range of $115,500–$218,100. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of work experience with a master’s degree, or 8 years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree; preferably in Human Resources, Business Strategy, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or another related discipline.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
• Able to meet the hybrid onsite requirement of four or more days per week in Dearborn, Michigan.
• Occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds at a time, defined as one-third or less of the time.
• Work is primarily seated and requires good use of hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) certification is preferred.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR initiatives from problem definition and approach development through planning, implementation, adoption, and outcome measurement.
• Translate priorities into executable plans with defined scope, milestones, deliverables, accountabilities, dependencies, resources, and success measures.
• Partner with senior HR leaders to identify problem statements, determine root causes, develop recommendations, evaluate trade-offs, and coordinate action.
• Align teams across HR functions and regions by clarifying priorities and responsibilities, connecting related work, and managing dependencies and competing demands.
• Establish appropriate governance and accountability, including decision rights, operating rhythms, and reporting.
• Anticipate and resolve execution barriers by identifying risks, analyzing root causes, constructively challenging assumptions, and securing timely decisions or leadership support.
• Guide organizational change and implementation with stakeholders, incorporating readiness, communications, and adoption considerations.
• Use qualitative and quantitative insights to understand current-state challenges, track performance, identify process improvements, and assess business impact.
• Use strategic action plans to define the vision and develop key milestones for the work.
• Implement lean tools as needed to maximize value and efficiency in day-to-day project operations.
• Keep leaders informed and decisions moving through concise presentations, status updates, and recommendations on progress, risks, trade-offs, and outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external partners, including cross-functional teams, vendors, and consultants, as needed.
• Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to HR governance, prioritization, and cross-functional ways of working.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup child care.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager