Project Manager – Governance, Metrics

Ford Motor Company

. Support the PMO Manager in preparing Global, Combined, and Regional L2 governance meetings, including scheduling, pre-reads, materials, and attendee coordination .

Posted 11/2/2026full-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 and program management, with a strong focus on governance processes, metrics reporting, and cross-program dependency management. Proficient in utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence to support executive-level decision-making and maintain program integrity.

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Project ManagementGovernance ProcessesMetrics ReportingDependency ManagementJira and Confluence

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementData AnalysisKPI ReportingSQLCRAID ManagementSolution PlanningERP PlatformsAgile MethodologiesDashboard CreationExecutive Communication

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluencePowerBISAPOracleJira Align

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPMPgMPSAFe

Industry Keywords

ERPEnterprise TransformationGlobal OrganizationMatrixed OrganizationProgram Delivery Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOraclePMPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the PMO Manager in preparing Global, Combined, and Regional L2 governance meetings, including scheduling, pre-reads, materials, and attendee coordination
Capture decisions, actions, and owners; publish minutes and track follow-ups to closure
Build executive-ready governance materials, including status decks, dashboards, and scorecards
Consolidate inputs, align timelines, and surface shared risks for Combined L2 sessions
Prepare regional inputs for Regional L2 meetings while maintaining a consistent global view
Maintain governance calendars, charters, and RACI documentation
Collect, validate, and publish program metrics and KPIs
Run data quality checks, reconcile discrepancies, analyze trends, and prepare insights and recommendations
Support dashboards and reports in Jira, Confluence, PowerBI, and related tools
Consolidate scope, milestones, capacity, and readiness inputs for solution planning
Maintain integrated plans and schedules with Release Management Managers
Support forecasting and develop and track recovery plans
Track solution planning decisions and changes in governance materials and program artifacts
Identify, document, and track cross-program dependencies
Maintain the I-ERP cross-program dependency log and facilitate dependency working sessions
Escalate unresolved or at-risk dependencies with impact assessments and recommended options
Manage the program CRAID log, including Change Requests, Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Key Decisions
Track CRAID items, follow up with owners, escalate overdue or high-impact items, and drive resolution
Report CRAID status, trends, and top items to the PMO Manager and governance forums
Support adoption of PMO standards, templates, and governance processes across workstreams
Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements to the PMO Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of experience in project/program management or PMO roles, ideally within large-scale ERP or enterprise transformation programs
Experience supporting executive-level governance forums (e.g., steering committees, L2/L3 reviews)
Experience defining, collecting, and reporting program metrics and KPIs, with strong attention to data accuracy
Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence, including dashboards, filters, and reporting
Understanding of program delivery frameworks and experience managing CRAID/RAID registers
Experience managing dependencies, schedules, or integrated plans across multiple teams or programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn technical and operational detail into clear executive narratives
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a record of following through to closure
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
PMP, CAPM, PgMP, SAFe, or a similar project/program management certification (preferred)
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other major ERP platforms (preferred)
Experience in a global, matrixed organization with multiple regional stakeholders (preferred)
Experience with solution planning in an enterprise or hybrid agile environment (preferred)
Familiarity with Jira Align or similar enterprise agile planning tools (preferred)
Technical foundation with SQL and query building experience (preferred)

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