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Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.
In this position...
This role is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and control for all aspects of the PD programs. The role partners closely with engineering, program management, supply chain, and tech planning teams to drive financial performance, ensure accurate reporting, and support strategic decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Develop skill set / detailed understanding of the various technologies/architectures
- Delivery of Contribution Cost & Investment Targets for program milestones through Job #1 with timely & high-quality financials
- Support a cross-functional team in decision making through benchmarking and futuring affordable cost
- Drive capital allocation prioritization decisions that create value for the enterprise through accurate and clear business cases. Lead ad hoc studies supporting vertical integration, global sourcing decisions, make versus buy scenarios, and capacity analysis
- Support on-time sourcing and program timing delivery
- Lead the preparation of management slides and other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis
- Support development of a platform Bill of Material
- Leverage new modernization tools (e.g. Power BI) and data analytics to report program financials, identify efficiencies, drive value creation, simplify processes, and increase agility
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with a strong focus on operational partnering, physicals-based budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, or financial systems.
Even better, you may have...
- MBA or CPA (or equivalent)
- Prior PD experience and / or PD systems (i.e. FEDEBoM)
- Broad business mindset; can operate under a whitespace environment
- Ability to prioritize, work independently, and advance multiple assignments concurrently and quickly
- Ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally
- Proven leadership and management experience
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and influence stakeholders at various levels, including senior finance leadership.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar)
- Good understanding of accounting principles & processes
- Strong understanding of automotive industry, particularly in a global context
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
- 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.
This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JB5
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.
In this position...
This role is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and control for all aspects of the PD programs. The role partners closely with engineering, program management, supply chain, and tech planning teams to drive financial performance, ensure accurate reporting, and support strategic decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Develop skill set / detailed understanding of the various technologies/architectures
- Delivery of Contribution Cost & Investment Targets for program milestones through Job #1 with timely & high-quality financials
- Support a cross-functional team in decision making through benchmarking and futuring affordable cost
- Drive capital allocation prioritization decisions that create value for the enterprise through accurate and clear business cases. Lead ad hoc studies supporting vertical integration, global sourcing decisions, make versus buy scenarios, and capacity analysis
- Support on-time sourcing and program timing delivery
- Lead the preparation of management slides and other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis
- Support development of a platform Bill of Material
- Leverage new modernization tools (e.g. Power BI) and data analytics to report program financials, identify efficiencies, drive value creation, simplify processes, and increase agility
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with a strong focus on operational partnering, physicals-based budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, or financial systems.
Even better, you may have...
- MBA or CPA (or equivalent)
- Prior PD experience and / or PD systems (i.e. FEDEBoM)
- Broad business mindset; can operate under a whitespace environment
- Ability to prioritize, work independently, and advance multiple assignments concurrently and quickly
- Ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally
- Proven leadership and management experience
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and influence stakeholders at various levels, including senior finance leadership.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar)
- Good understanding of accounting principles & processes
- Strong understanding of automotive industry, particularly in a global context
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
- 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.
This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JB5
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- Ryder System75
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, education, social work, or a related field
- Three or more years of program management or program development experience
- Experience managing grant-funded programs and reporting to funders
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or Smartsheet
- Strong written communication skills for proposals, reports, and stakeholder updates
- Familiarity with data tracking and outcomes evaluation methods or platforms
Tips for Your Program Development Manager Job Search
Quantify program outcomes on your resume
Program development managers are hired to build and scale initiatives, so your resume must show what you built and what happened next. Replace vague descriptions with participant counts, funding amounts secured, or program retention rates you can attribute directly to your work.
Tailor your application to the funding source
A federally funded program development manager role demands grant compliance fluency, while a corporate or foundation-backed role often prioritizes stakeholder reporting and ROI framing. Read the job description for budget language and mirror it in your cover letter and resume headline.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists program development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show cross-functional leadership without direct authority
Most program development manager roles require coordinating teams you don't manage. In interviews, prepare two or three specific examples of moving a project forward by aligning stakeholders with competing priorities, not just by delegating tasks downward.
Highlight grant writing or program design credentials
Certifications like the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential or a project management certification signal commitment to program operations discipline. If you've written or managed federal or foundation grants, name the agencies and funding amounts in a dedicated resume section.
Ask the right questions in the final interview round
Program development roles often have unclear success metrics at the start. In your final interview, ask how the organization currently measures program impact, who owns data collection, and how priorities shift when funding cycles change. It signals operational maturity and surfaces role risks early.
Program Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most program development managers?
The companies hiring the most program development managers right now include Ryder System, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Trane Technologies, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nonprofits, health systems, and university-affiliated research organizations consistently represent a large portion of active postings.
How many program development manager jobs are remote?
About 79% of program development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting growing flexibility across mission-driven and administrative sectors. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include grant writing coordination, curriculum development, and program evaluation roles, where deliverables are document-based rather than facility-dependent.
How do you become a program development manager?
Most program development managers start in direct-service, coordinator, or project associate roles within nonprofits, government, or healthcare, then move into management as they take on program design and reporting responsibilities. Building experience with grant writing, stakeholder communication, and outcomes tracking is the typical path. A relevant bachelor's degree is standard, and a master's in public administration, social work, or a related field accelerates advancement in competitive markets.
Can you get a program development manager job with limited experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate initiative beyond your job title. Hiring managers at organizations with smaller teams often value candidates who have designed a pilot initiative, written a successful grant application, or managed a program component independently, even without a formal manager title. Volunteer leadership, AmeriCorps service, or a graduate practicum that included program design work can substitute for years of paid experience in many mission-driven organizations.
What does the program development manager interview process look like?
Most program development manager interviews involve a phone or video screening with HR, a substantive interview with a hiring manager focused on program design and stakeholder management scenarios, and a final round that often includes a panel or a work sample exercise such as a program proposal or logic model. Organizations with federal funding frequently ask about compliance experience and outcome reporting. The full process typically unfolds across several weeks with written assignments between rounds.
Where can I find and apply to program development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to program development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the same place, without being redirected across multiple sites.
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