Project Manager, Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

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. The role leads the post-contract delivery pipeline, serving as the lead contact for transitioning complex Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and integrated infrastructure projects from contract signing through final commissioning.

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

The position can be remote or based in Dearborn, Michigan, and operates on a hybrid model requiring regular onsite collaboration. Moderate domestic travel to project sites, customer offices, and supplier locations is expected. The position is salary grade 8, with a stated salary range of $99,100–$166,200. The role will initially be 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, preferably in post-contract project execution, EPC workflows, contract management, field operations, commissioning, energy, or engineering-adjacent industries.
• 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.
• Skill in building operational consensus among Sales, Aftersales, Engineering, Finance, and external partners.
• Hands-on focus on delivery timelines, quality, and project financials.
• Readiness to share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Apply and continuously improve standardized post-contract delivery processes, playbooks, and stage-gate reviews tailored to BESS projects.
• Track and report project health, delivery efficiency, and financial performance KPIs across assigned Ford Energy projects.
• Use advanced program management tools and tracking systems, and provide feedback on them.
• Take personal accountability for the execution, timeline, and commissioning of utility-scale BESS installations.
• Analyze stakeholders and risks to identify deployment hurdles and coordinate cross-functional interventions to unblock delivery.
• Serve as the primary interface among 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.
• 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: Senior