Program Manager, Ford Energy

Ford • Glendale, KY

1d • $115,500 - $268,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, the Program Manager is a high-impact functional leadership role responsible for defining, executing, and safeguarding the post-contract product delivery pipeline within the Ford Energy Sales Organization. In this role, you will serve as the lead authority on transitioning complex Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and integrated infrastructure projects from contract signing to final commissioning. As a principal individual contributor, you will directly oversee the execution of Ford Energy’s most strategic and complex deployments while establishing the standardized PMO processes, delivery playbooks, and stage-gate controls for the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, a related technical field, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of program management, project delivery, or PMO experience, with a proven track record of executing large-scale utility, infrastructure, or energy projects.
• 3+ years of experience directly managing, building, and mentoring high-performing project management teams.
• Strong background in post-contract execution, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) workflows, contract management, and utility-scale deployments.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive consensus across matrixed, cross-functional engineering and business teams without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMP (Program Management Professional) certification.
• Deep domain knowledge of BESS, grid-scale power systems, or renewable energy project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized post-contract delivery processes, playbooks, and stage-gate reviews tailored for BESS projects.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for project health, delivery efficiency, and financial performance across the Ford Energy portfolio.
• Champion the adoption of advanced program management tools and tracking systems to ensure consistent execution.
• Take personal accountability for the execution, timeline, and commissioning of Ford Energy’s largest, most complex, or high-risk utility-scale BESS installations.
• Conduct rigorous stakeholder and risk analyses to identify deployment hurdles and coordinate cross-functional interventions to unblock delivery pipelines.
• Act as the primary interface between Sales, Engineering, Finance, and external EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors to ensure aligned execution.
• Serve as the prime operational contact and consultant for customers, utilities, and senior internal leadership during project deployment.
• Navigate and resolve complex contractual, scheduling, and technical coordination issues with external partners and utility representatives.
• Provide functional guidance, mentorship, and support to other project specialists and engineers across the organization.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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