Consulting Architect, Architecture Management

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. I n 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.

Requirements

• 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 of leading Architects, Product Managers, Developers and/or outside partners.
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide thought and technology leadership while working closely with Architects and partner Enterprise Technology (ET) teams to drive efficient, well-understood, and flexible architecture management practices.
• Set the strategy and direct the operations of the Architecture Management team
• Manage a team of 15+ Architects, Product Managers, and external partners located in all global Regions.
• Manage the Architecture Management team supporting all strategy, process, and tool simplification and improvements.
• Manage the Architecture Modeling function to ensure technical requirements are balanced.
• Lead development of the Architecture Center of Excellence key strategies (e.g. process, methods, information, and tools).
• Manage and coordinate architecture learning and development.

Benefits

• 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 week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level