Project Manager, Ford Energy

In this position...

The Project Manager, Product Delivery is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for executing and safeguarding the post-contract product delivery pipeline within the Ford Energy Aftersales Organization. In this role, you will serve as the lead point of contact for transitioning complex Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and integrated infrastructure projects from contract signing to final commissioning.

As a principal individual contributor, you will directly oversee the execution of Ford Energy's most strategic and complex deployments while helping to shape and apply standardized PMO processes, delivery playbooks, and stage-gate controls for the organization.

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.

What you'll do...

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Process Execution:

• Standardized Execution: Apply and help continuously improve standardized post-contract delivery processes, playbooks, and stage-gate reviews tailored for BESS projects.
• Portfolio Health: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for project health, delivery efficiency, and financial performance across assigned Ford Energy projects.
• Tools & Systems: Utilize and provide feedback on advanced program management tools and tracking systems to ensure consistent execution.

High-Stakes Project Execution:

• Direct Delivery: Take personal accountability for the execution, timeline, and commissioning of Ford Energy's largest, most complex, or high-risk utility-scale BESS installations.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct rigorous stakeholder and risk analyses to identify deployment hurdles and coordinate cross-functional interventions to unblock delivery pipelines.
• Technical & Operational Alignment: Act as the primary interface between Sales, Service, Engineering, Finance, and external EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors to ensure aligned execution.

Stakeholder & Customer Management

• Primary Escalation Contact: Serve as the prime operational contact and consultant for customers, utilities, and senior internal leadership during project deployment.
• Contractual Coordination: Navigate and resolve complex contractual, scheduling, and technical coordination issues with external partners and utility representatives.
• Peer Mentorship: Provide functional guidance and mentorship to other project specialists and engineers across the organization.

What you'll do...

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Process Execution:

• Standardized Execution: Apply and help continuously improve standardized post-contract delivery processes, playbooks, and stage-gate reviews tailored for BESS projects.
• Portfolio Health: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for project health, delivery efficiency, and financial performance across assigned Ford Energy projects.
• Tools & Systems: Utilize and provide feedback on advanced program management tools and tracking systems to ensure consistent execution.

High-Stakes Project Execution:

• Direct Delivery: Take personal accountability for the execution, timeline, and commissioning of Ford Energy's largest, most complex, or high-risk utility-scale BESS installations.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct rigorous stakeholder and risk analyses to identify deployment hurdles and coordinate cross-functional interventions to unblock delivery pipelines.
• Technical & Operational Alignment: Act as the primary interface between Sales, Service, Engineering, Finance, and external EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors to ensure aligned execution.

Stakeholder & Customer Management

• Primary Escalation Contact: Serve as the prime operational contact and consultant for customers, utilities, and senior internal leadership during project deployment.
• Contractual Coordination: Navigate and resolve complex contractual, scheduling, and technical coordination issues with external partners and utility representatives.
• Peer Mentorship: Provide functional guidance and mentorship to other project specialists and engineers across the organization.