Project Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Apply and continuously improve standardized post-contract delivery processes, playbooks, and stage-gate reviews for BESS projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for utility-scale BESS installations, focusing on standardized delivery processes, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to track KPIs and drive project execution while navigating contractual and technical challenges.

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Project Management ExperienceUtility-Scale BESS DeploymentsStakeholder AnalysisCross-Functional CoordinationContract Management

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Hard Skills

Project Delivery FrameworksEPC WorkflowsField OperationsCommissioningKPI TrackingFinancial Performance AnalysisRisk AnalysisProgram Management ToolsImplementation PlansStandardized Processes

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityConsensus BuildingMentorshipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Operations ManagementBachelor's Degree in Project Management

Industry Keywords

BESS ProjectsEnergy SectorUtility CoordinationContractual IssuesFinancial PerformancePost-Contract ExecutionCross-Functional TeamsOperational ConsensusDelivery TimelinesMatrixed Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply and continuously improve standardized post-contract delivery processes, playbooks, and stage-gate reviews for BESS projects
Track and report KPIs for project health, delivery efficiency, and financial performance across assigned Ford Energy projects
Use and provide feedback on program management tools and tracking systems
Take accountability for execution, timelines, and commissioning of utility-scale BESS installations
Conduct stakeholder and risk analyses to identify deployment hurdles
Coordinate cross-functional interventions to unblock delivery pipelines
Serve as the primary interface between Sales, Service, Engineering, Finance, and external EPC contractors
Act as the prime operational contact and consultant for customers, utilities, and senior internal leadership
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proven ability to influence and drive consensus across matrixed, cross-functional engineering and business teams without direct authority
Prior 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
Ability to bridge gaps and build operational consensus between Sales, Aftersales, Engineering, Finance, and external partners
Ability to maintain focus on delivery timelines, quality, and project financials
Moderate domestic travel availability
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
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day