Engineering Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Ford Ford · Auto · United States · PD Operations and Quality

This role supports the execution of transformation strategies, organizational governance, and strategic initiatives within the commercial automotive digital products sector, focusing on Ford Pro Intelligence and fleet software solutions. The Engineering Project Manager will track initiative success, bridge departmental gaps, streamline communication, support reporting, and maintain processes to enhance efficiency. It requires operational acumen, strong project management skills, and the ability to translate leadership vision into actionable plans, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and navigating complex organizational structures.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support the development and execution of strategies to achieve the company's goals within Ford Pro Intelligence, commercial connected vehicle solutions, and fleet data operations.
  2. Support organizational governance, the rhythm of the business, and strategic planning to ensure consistency and operational efficiency across FPI and wider VC&M teams.
  3. Manage key workstreams and strategic projects from initiation to completion, providing essential project management and change management support.
  4. Act as a communication liaison between internal teams (e.g., FPI Leadership, VC&M Functional Leaders, Ford Pro Business Office, Digital Product, Vehicle Programs, TPMs, EMs).

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of work experience, relevant certifications, and training.
  • 3-5+ years of progressive experience in program management, business operations, corporate strategy support, or a related role.
  • Proven experience utilizing project management, change management, and process improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assist in financial tracking and synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas to various levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple project workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and high organization.

Nice to have

  • Solid understanding of the Ford ecosystem; experience in the commercial automotive industry, fleet management software, or Ford Pro is highly preferred.

What the JD emphasized

  • Ford Pro Intelligence
  • fleet software solutions
  • commercial automotive digital products sector
  • Ford Pro Intelligence Product Roadmap alignment