Project Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Assist with setting up, tracking, and maintaining small projects or defined initiatives in project management tools .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, particularly with Smartsheet, including building and maintaining sheets, reports, and dashboards. Proficient in user administration, workflow automation, and providing training and support in enterprise SaaS collaboration tools.

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Smartsheet AdministrationWorkflow AutomationUser Training and SupportProject CoordinationSaaS Collaboration Tools

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Hard Skills

SmartsheetJiraAsanaMonday.comAutomated WorkflowsMulti-Sheet FormulasData Intake SolutionsProject DocumentationRisk IdentificationStatus Reporting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsClear CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsSmartsheet EnvironmentData DashboardsUser Access Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Smartsheet CertificationPMI-PBA CertificationPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Customer ExperienceMarketingSalesProject ManagementCollaboration Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with setting up, tracking, and maintaining small projects or defined initiatives in project management tools
Coordinate tasks, deadlines, and project inputs
Gather project information and compile concise stakeholder status updates
Maintain project documentation and artifacts in Smartsheet or approved repositories
Support special requests and administrative tasks related to small project execution
Identify and flag risks, roadblocks, or dependencies
Serve as primary administrator for the team’s Smartsheet environment or designated project management platform
Manage users, groups, permissions, and system settings
Build, configure, and maintain sheets, reports, forms, dashboards, data shuttles, and back-end administrative structures
Provide first-line support, troubleshooting, guidance, and best-practice recommendations
Support onboarding and training for new users
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across project management assets
Create and maintain a systems roadmap for enhancements and platform changes
Monitor system capabilities, updates, and releases to simplify processes and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of hands-on experience using Smartsheet, including building sheets, reports, dashboards, and data workflows
3+ years of experience administering enterprise SaaS collaboration tools such as Jira, Asana, or Monday.com
Experience managing user access, group security permissions, and licensing structures
3+ years of experience building automated workflows, multi-sheet formulas, and automated data intake solutions
3+ years of experience supporting projects, coordinating tasks, or managing workflows in a team environment
Ability to organize information and manage multiple priorities
Ability to communicate process or technical steps clearly
3+ years of experience conducting software tool training, authoring user reference documentation, and providing first-line technical support
Smartsheet certification or equivalent platform training preferred
PMI-PBA or PMP certification preferred
Experience providing software support, onboarding, or training to colleagues preferred
Familiarity with milestones, dependencies, risks, and status reporting preferred
Experience in Customer Experience, Marketing, Sales, or a similar business environment preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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