Manager, HR Project Management

Ford Motor Company

. Lead strategic HR initiatives end-to-end, from defining the problem through planning, implementation, adoption, and outcome measurement .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic HR initiatives, project management, and organizational change while effectively collaborating with senior HR leaders and cross-functional teams to drive measurable outcomes and improve processes.

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Strategic HR InitiativesProject ManagementOrganizational Change ManagementStakeholder EngagementGovernance and Accountability

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisProcess ImprovementPerformance TrackingLean Tools

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationLeadershipAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional CertificationCertified Human Resource ProfessionalSenior Professional in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesBusiness StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentGovernanceCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic HR initiatives end-to-end, from defining the problem through planning, implementation, adoption, and outcome measurement
Turn priorities into executable plans with scope, milestones, deliverables, accountabilities, dependencies, resources, and success measures
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
Anticipate and resolve execution barriers by identifying risks, analyzing root causes, challenging assumptions, and securing timely decisions or leadership support
Guide organizational change and implementation with stakeholders, integrating readiness, communications, and adoption considerations
Use qualitative and quantitative insights to understand challenges, track performance, improve processes, and assess business impact
Use strategic action plans and lean tools to define vision, develop milestones, and maximize project value and efficiency
Keep leaders informed through presentations, status updates, and recommendations on progress, risks, trade-offs, and outcomes
Coordinate internal and external partners, including cross-functional teams, vendors, and consultants
Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to HR governance, prioritization, and cross-functional ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (Preferred) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline
Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Strategy, or a related field
Project Management Professional Certification (Preferred)
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) (Preferred)
Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Preferred)
Occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds
Primarily seated work with repetitive hand-finger actions
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
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
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day