Cloud Infrastructure Manager, Ford Energy

The Opportunity
The Cloud Infrastructure Manager – Ford Energy will lead the execution, engineering, and day-to-day operational excellence of our multi-cloud environment and enterprise hosting platforms supporting Ford Energy initiatives. In this leadership role, you will have direct ownership of our cloud strategy execution—specifically focusing on Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and mission-critical SAP S/4

HANA cloud infrastructure powering next-generation energy, battery, and electrification supply chain systems.
Reporting to the Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations, this position plays a vital role in ensuring our enterprise cloud footprints remain secure, highly resilient, cost-effective, and fully optimized to support high-performance computing, manufacturing integration, and green energy operations. You will partner closely with Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, SAP/ERP teams, and strategic partners to bridge strategy with tactical execution.

• Experience:
  
  8+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, and operations, with at least 3+ years in a dedicated cloud leadership or management capacity within enterprise environments.
• Cloud Expertise:
  Deep hands-on experience and architecture knowledge in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) enterprise environments (certifications preferred).
• Enterprise ERP Knowledge:
  Proven experience managing infrastructure, database sizing, high availability, and disaster recovery specifically for SAP S/4
  
  HANA or complex enterprise ERP systems hosted in the cloud.
• Technical Breadth:
  Strong background in compute, virtualization, Linux/Windows operating systems, enterprise storage, networking, backup/recovery, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Vendor & Financial Management:
  Demonstrated experience managing cloud vendor relationships, managed service providers (MSPs), and cloud budgeting/Fin Ops.
• Industry Context:
  Familiarity with automotive, energy, manufacturing, or supply chain technology landscapes is a strong plus.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.

• Location:
  
  Dearborn, MI/Hybrid

• As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

• 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 $132,800-$250,800.

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