Program Manager

Ford Motor Company

Program Manager optimizing operations and leading cross-functional teams at Ford Pro. Overseeing program governance and driving strategic execution in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

business operationsprogram managementportfolio managementstrategy executionrisk managementsuccess metricsdashboard creation

Soft Skills

executive communicationstakeholder managementrelationship buildinginfluence without authorityemotional intelligencejudgmentconflict resolutionadaptabilityaccountabilitytransparency

Industry Keywords

cross-functional programsgovernance forumsbusiness impactambiguityunstructured environmentsdecision-makingtrade-offsclaritytimely decisionssystemic risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the system, not just the plan - Serve as the single source of truth across scope, dependencies, risks, and decisions. Translate strategic intent into executable plans and ensure teams stay aligned as conditions change.
Lead executive-level governance and decision-making - Design and run governance forums that drive clarity, accountability, and timely decisions. Frame trade-offs, escalate risks with context, and guide leaders toward resolution.
Influence without authority - Build credibility across stakeholders. Resolve conflict, align incentives, and keep teams moving forward even when priorities compete.
Anticipate and manage risk proactively - Identify systemic risks early, not just delivery issues. Drive mitigation plans that balance speed, quality, and business impact.
Model strong program leadership behaviors - Demonstrate clear thinking, decisive action, and calm execution under pressure. Set the tone for accountability, transparency, and follow-through.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated business operations experience (e.g., PMO, strategy, operations, portfolio management).
6+ years of experience leading cross-functional programs with competing priorities.
3+ years operating autonomously in ambiguous, unstructured environments, where success required judgment, prioritization, and trade-off decisions, not just execution against a defined backlog.
Demonstrated business acumen, translating strategy into execution plans, defining success metrics, and managing outcomes against business objectives.
Experience establishing and using dashboards to drive decisions, surface risk, and communicate progress to senior leaders.
Strong executive communication skills, having the ability to synthesize complex information, frame decisions, and influence without authority.
Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to align teams with conflicting incentives and perspectives.
Confidence leading through ambiguity, balancing structure with adaptability, and making progress without perfect information.
Emotional intelligence and sound judgment, the ability to navigate tension, challenge constructively, and maintain trust across teams.
Note: This role is not a technical program manager position. While technical fluency is valuable, success in this role depends on business judgment, influence, and execution leadership.

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 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
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.