Top Program and Project Management Jobs

Manages portfolio-level governance and analysis for cross-functional transformation initiatives. Maintains roadmaps, evaluates project health, risks, dependencies, resource needs, investments, and strategic alignment. Prepares executive dashboards and decision materials, supports prioritization and capacity planning, coaches teams on portfolio standards, and drives continuous improvement across transformation management processes.

Leads technical program management for Ford’s in-vehicle infotainment platform, coordinating software development, testing, engineering, product, and external vendor teams. Manages schedules, milestones, risks, blockers, priorities, and cross-functional communication across vehicle software projects involving connectivity, functional safety, Ethernet, power management, and cybersecurity. Requires extensive software project or program management and software development or testing experience, with automotive or embedded systems experience preferred.

Leads global digital engineering transformation using the 3DX PLM platform. Owns unified BOM, product structure, release, configuration, and change management strategies; governs enterprise data models and integrations; partners with business and IT stakeholders; drives process improvement, deployment, training, adoption, and operations. The role also develops AI-enabled engineering capabilities, coordinates global teams, and delivers modernization initiatives across product development, manufacturing, energy, and defense organizations.

Drive cross-functional program delivery for cost-reduction initiatives, engineering changes, and minor program launches. Develop AI-enabled tools to improve take-rate analysis and automate TVM tracking. Coordinate engineering assignments, analyze aging cost-reduction actions, support physical review events, oversee NVH analysis for C2 products, and manage program team meeting documentation.

Coordinate and launch ambiguous corporate systems and business platform initiatives, defining scope, stakeholders, plans, governance, and success criteria. Track executive commitments, risks, dependencies, decisions, and action items through closure. Maintain RAID logs, status reporting, steering committee materials, and portfolio visibility while driving alignment across matrixed teams without direct authority. The role requires enterprise systems fluency, strong communication, PMO discipline, and comfort establishing processes from scratch.

Drives execution of complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives by managing project plans, schedules, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting. Coordinates teams across Quality, Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, and other functions; facilitates decision-making and accountability; applies project-management governance and tools; coaches employees on project practices; supports TMO operations; and improves transformation delivery processes.

Leads Ford’s manufacturing LAN planning portfolio across plant modernization, expansions, launches, technology refreshes, and risk remediation. Oversees wired and wireless network readiness, site assessments, architecture reviews, supplier performance, financial tracking, governance, change planning, and operational handoff. Coordinates Manufacturing, Plant IT, Facilities, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, construction trades, and suppliers to deliver resilient, secure, production-critical connectivity. Drives risk mitigation, wireless coverage and capacity planning, technical standards, continuous improvement, and executive reporting.

Leads nationwide technician recognition, retention, and certification programs across Ford and Lincoln dealer networks. Responsibilities include managing teams and vendors, developing scalable processes, analyzing program and financial data, establishing KPIs, overseeing budgets and contracts, coordinating stakeholders, and driving strategic improvements. The role requires approximately 30% travel and focuses on technician engagement, dealer participation, operational efficiency, and measurable program ROI.

Leads Ford Energy’s post-contract project delivery function for BESS, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects. Builds PMO processes, governance frameworks, execution playbooks, and reporting systems; recruits and manages project delivery teams; oversees portfolio resource allocation and master timelines; removes operational roadblocks; and serves as the senior customer-facing executive through deployment and commissioning.

Lead end-to-end sign-off for ADAS rearview camera systems across Ford programs, ensuring FMVSS111 compliance and improving quality and warranty outcomes. Coordinate internal and external teams, synthesize sign-off inputs, drive Jira bug resolution, maintain program documentation, and translate field and compliance data into roadmap recommendations.