Defense Vehicle Program Leader (DoD & Global)

Socket.dev; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford in Dearborn, MI seeks a Program Manager to lead and mentor a defense-oriented program management team, ensuring on-time delivery across global ground vehicle programs.

You will work directly with the Chief Program Engineer (CPE), guiding strategy, driving cross-functional collaboration, and navigating a regulated defense environment to accelerate development of defense-adjacent solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in defense sector or defense/military ground vehicle program development.
• Direct experience with DoD acquisition, government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing program management team to ensure on-time delivery.
• Direct resources and oversee complex, global defense ground vehicle programs.
• Collaborate with the Chief Program Engineer (CPE) to influence key decisions.

Skills

Program management

Defense industry experience

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Ford in Dearborn, MI seeks a Program Manager to lead and mentor a defense-oriented program management team, ensuring on-time delivery across global ground vehicle programs.

You will work directly with the Chief Program Engineer (CPE), guiding strategy, driving cross-functional collaboration, and navigating a regulated defense environment to accelerate development of defense-adjacent solutions.