Manager, HR Project Management

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

3d • $115,500 - $218,100 • 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 manager helps leaders make informed decisions, address barriers, and deliver improvements to HR processes, capabilities, and ways of working.

This is a strategic, hands-on individual contributor role that influences outcomes across organizational boundaries. The position is hybrid in Dearborn, Michigan, with an expectation of working onsite four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or another related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of work experience with a master’s degree, or 8 years with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Strategy, or a related field.
• Ability to work onsite four or more days per week in Dearborn, Michigan.
• Occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds; work is primarily seated and requires good hand and finger use for repetitive actions.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) certification.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR initiatives end to end, from defining the problem and shaping the approach through planning, implementation, adoption, and outcome measurement.
• Turn priorities into executable plans with clear scope, milestones, deliverables, accountabilities, dependencies, resources, and measures of success.
• Partner with senior HR leaders to identify problem statements, determine root causes, develop recommendations, evaluate trade-offs, and translate decisions into coordinated action.
• Align teams across HR functions and regions by clarifying priorities and responsibilities, connecting related work, and managing dependencies and competing demands.
• Establish governance and accountability, including decision rights, operating rhythms, and reporting as appropriate to each initiative.
• 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, integrating readiness, communications, and adoption considerations to support lasting results.
• Use qualitative and quantitative insights to understand current-state challenges, track performance, identify improvement opportunities, and assess business impact.
• Use strategic action plans to define the vision and milestones for work, and implement lean tools as needed to maximize value and efficiency in day-to-day project operations.
• Keep leaders informed and decisions moving through clear, 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 to deliver objectives.
• Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to governance, prioritization, and cross-functional ways of working.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• Family-building benefits, including 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