Business Architect

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

We are searching for an Enterprise Architect (with specialized skills in Business Architecture who will provide architecture support for Product Development (PD) at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn. To thrive in this position, you will need to have the Business and IT Architecture expertise and desire to work with Product Team Leadership (both business and IT) members to deliver an Enterprise Digital Thread that spans across Product Development (PD) and its integrations with Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and Customer Experience.

What you'll do…

• Collaborate with Senior Business and IT stakeholders to formulate and document strategic initiatives and holistic solution proposals for a seamless end-to-end ecosystem.
• Develop strategic Business Architecture blueprints and transformational roadmaps for modernization of Product Development (PD) platforms and products such as PLM, Bill of Materials, Systems Engineering, Design, and Verification, fostering collaboration across functional domains and Business, IT, and enterprise architecture teams.
• Create cross-functional Information Domain Blueprints, encompassing information modeling, data standards, and comprehensive data mapping and analysis
• Provide senior-level leadership with solution strategy, solution definition, architecture insights, and decision-making support.
• Ensure that architectural proposals adhere to established standards and guidelines
• Conduct research projects, including in the areas of AI/ML and other emerging trends, that inform and shape the development of business and information architecture
• Support IT teams in the seamless transition from strategy to development and delivery phases and in creating technical designs and documentation for new features and functionalities
• Define solution architectures in alignment with Ford Motor Company's established patterns, standards, and reference architectures.
• Actively engage in solution leadership meetings and assist delivery teams

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration or related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience 
• 5+ years overall Business/IT experience in business architecture, process definition and documentation 
• 3+ years of experience with business architecture modeling including strategy, value streams, capabilities, and information 

Even better, you may have…

• MBA or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
• Be proficient in business consulting with strong facilitation, written, and oral communication skills.
• Significant experience with BIZBOK, Bus Arch Guild and TOGAF Architecture Standard
• Broad experience with
         - Information/Data Modelling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical)
         - Process Modeling (e.g. Process Flow, Critical Path, Swim lane)
         - Strategy Modeling and frameworks
         - Business Integration Models (e.g. Business and IT Landscape, Interfaces)
         - Architecture models (e.g. Zachman framework)
         - Diagramming (e.g. Rich Picture, Metaphors, Information Systems, Value streams)
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage, develop work plans, and employ effective methods to navigate ambiguity and foster consensus for architectural solutions in both legacy and cloud-native paradigms.
• Familiarity with Product Development processes and tools within Ford or similar organizations. These include PLM, Bill of Materials, ALM, and Systems Engineering
• Exceptional time management and digital proficiency, utilizing tools such as MS Office.
• Proven leadership skills in working with senior management to facilitate decision-making
• Strong problem-solving abilities, including leading problem-solving teams.
• Self-motivated individual with the capacity to work autonomously or collaboratively within a team setting
• Experience in process modeling frameworks like BPMN and process automation tools
• Expertise in interoperability standa