Project Manager, Ford Energy

Ford • ,

1d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Energy Project Manager, Project Delivery is a high-impact individual contributor in the Ford Energy Aftersales Organization, responsible for managing the post-contract delivery pipeline. The role leads the transition of complex Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and integrated infrastructure projects from contract signing through final commissioning.

As a principal individual contributor, this position oversees execution of Ford Energy’s most strategic and complex deployments and helps shape and apply standardized PMO processes, delivery playbooks, and stage-gate controls. The role requires disciplined project management, proactive communication, and strong cross-functional coordination to deliver projects and provide a seamless aftersales customer experience.

The position may be remote or based in Dearborn, Michigan, and operates on a hybrid model requiring regular onsite collaboration with engineering, sales, aftersales, and manufacturing teams. Moderate domestic travel to project sites, customer offices, and supplier locations is required as needed. The role is initially employed by Ford and is expected to transition to Ford’s wholly owned Battery Energy Storage Systems subsidiary within one year.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of project or program management experience.
• Prior experience with utility-scale BESS project deployments.
• Ability to influence and build consensus across matrixed, cross-functional engineering and business teams without direct authority.
• Experience translating commercial commitments or technical requirements into executable implementation and service plans.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to apply and reinforce standardized project delivery frameworks and PMO guidelines to ensure operational readiness.
• Skill in bridging gaps and building operational consensus among Sales, Aftersales, Engineering, Finance, and external partners.
• Hands-on focus on delivery timelines, quality, and project financials.
• Willingness to share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in post-contract project execution, EPC workflows, contract management, field operations, commissioning, energy, or engineering-adjacent industries.

Responsibilities

• Apply and continuously improve standardized post-contract delivery processes, playbooks, and stage-gate reviews tailored for BESS projects.
• Track and report project health, delivery efficiency, and financial performance KPIs for assigned Ford Energy projects.
• Use advanced program management tools and tracking systems, and provide feedback on them.
• Personally oversee execution, timelines, and commissioning of Ford Energy utility-scale BESS installations.
• Conduct stakeholder and risk analyses to identify deployment hurdles and coordinate cross-functional interventions.
• Serve as the primary interface between Sales, Service, Engineering, Finance, and external EPC contractors to align project execution.
• Act as the primary operational contact and consultant for customers, utilities, and senior internal leadership during deployment.
• Navigate and resolve contractual, scheduling, and technical coordination issues with external partners and utility representatives.
• Provide functional guidance and mentorship to project specialists and engineers across the organization.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up 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.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Generous 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: Senior