Corporate Systems Project Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Own intake and stand-up of new, undefined initiatives before they have an owner, plan, or process .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project coordination, with a strong ability to establish governance processes, track action items, and drive alignment across teams in complex environments. Proficient in creating project plans and maintaining visibility through effective reporting and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program CoordinationGovernance Process DesignRAID Log MaintenanceERP Knowledge (SAP)CRM Knowledge (Salesforce)

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningStakeholder EngagementProblem DefinitionOperational ReadinessData Ownership Approaches

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsAlignment DrivingRisk Escalation

Tools & Technologies

ERP EnvironmentsCRM EnvironmentsSteering Committee Materials

Industry Keywords

Complex Operational EnvironmentsManufacturingEnergy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own intake and stand-up of new, undefined initiatives before they have an owner, plan, or process
Establish new reporting requirements, governance processes, architecture gap solutions, data ownership approaches, and operational readiness initiatives
Define problem statements, objectives, scope, and boundaries
Identify and engage stakeholders
Create project plans, timelines, and success criteria
Run working sessions and maintain momentum between check-ins
Escalate blockers and risks to leadership
Track leadership action items, workshop decisions, cross-functional risks, and dependencies to closure
Chase owners and report status back to leadership
Maintain RAID logs, status updates, steering committee materials, and portfolio visibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
6+ years in program/project coordination, software engineering, or a similar cross-functional individual-contributor role within a complex, matrixed organization
Working knowledge of ERP environments; SAP preferred
Working knowledge of CRM environments; Salesforce preferred
Ability to stand up structure—scope, plans, stakeholders, and cadence—for ambiguous, undefined initiatives
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to drive alignment across teams and represent leadership priorities without direct authority
Proven track record of tracking issues, decisions, and action items to closure in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on experience maintaining RAID logs, steering committee materials, and portfolio reporting
Experience designing or establishing governance processes preferred
Comfort building process and structure from scratch within a larger corporate parent preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing, energy, or other complex operational environments preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonuses
Ford vehicle discounts
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
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 schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time