Consulting Architect, Architecture Management

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 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...

The Consulting Architect for the Architecture Management team serves as a critical enabler to ensure that the enterprise architecture strategy, processes, and tools are fully aligned with the goals and requirements of the business. As the Lead Architect of Enterprise Architecture processes and tools, the individual provides thought and technology leadership while working closely with Architects and partner Enterprise Technology (ET) teams to drive efficient, well-understood, and flexible management practices.

In addition to setting the strategy and directing the operations of the Architecture Management team, they lead the implementation and operation of a cross-functional Architecture Center of Excellence. Ultimately, this position provides vital process and methods leadership within a complex, highly interdependent environment, successfully navigating challenging financial, technical, and project management constraints.

Based in Dearborn, MI, this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each week. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 7+ years as a Technical subject matter expert in Enterprise Architecture competency with experience including:
• • In depth architecture expertise across all aspects of architecture (Business, solution, information, application and infrastructure)
  • Experience developing architecture strategies/blueprints for a given set of Business Capabilities and Processes
  • In depth technical understanding of setting strategy through a structured architecture process
• 5+ years of experience leading Architects, Product Managers, Developers and/or outside partners. Additional leadership experience should include:
• • Must be able to think and act strategically, without constraints, and be able to define and operationalize a strategy
  • Strong demonstrated competencies across the Business landscape
  • Strong demonstrated competencies working within and across Product Teams
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills
  • Guide – level competency in Enterprise Architecture
  • Proven ability to work closely with management one to three levels above both in business and IT

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
• Automotive experience
• Certifications

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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…