Business Architect

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a pivotal member of our Enterprise Architecture group, you’ll play a critical part in shaping the future of the Marketing, Sales & Services (MS&S) portfolio. We are looking for a holistic thinker who can seamlessly connect various domains – from strategy to technology – and translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights. If you're passionate about analyzing portfolios, driving value through customer journey mapping, and developing comprehensive roadmaps across the business, information, application, and technology architecture domains, this is an opportunity for you. Join us to challenge your IT Architecture expertise and analytical skills, applying out-of-the-box thinking to shape the MS&S portfolio for Ford, utilizing industry-leading methodologies and fostering a culture of innovation. The Business Architect should possess a passion for shaping the strategic future of architecture and its tangible impact on the MS&S portfolio. Candidates should have established experience in driving significant organizational change, with a proven ability to facilitate the development of innovative ideas from concept to successful execution. You will be a key partner in translating IT specifics into compelling business language and visually communicating complex architectural concepts to diverse audiences, ensuring shared understanding and commitment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or IT related).
• 4+ years of experience as an architect on large-scale product or enterprise initiatives.
• Proven ability to operate effectively and provide leadership in evolving, high-growth environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to frame technical architecture within a broad, value-driven business context.
• Advanced conceptual modeling skills, with a focus on representing complex ideas in simple, visual, and persuasive ways.
• Practical experience with leading frameworks (e.g., BizBok, TOGAF) used as a foundation for creative problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (Computer Science, Management Information Systems or IT related)
• 3+ years demonstrated business process analysis and design, with a focus on value stream mapping.
• Experience with Ford IT architecture processes and architecture work.
• Ability to provide expert consulting and leadership on process, capabilities, and information models, driving consensus and adoption.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with multiple architectural frameworks and methodologies, including BizBok, Zachman Framework, and TOGAF.
• Experience with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) for detailed process modeling.
• Experience with the Ins-pi, ServiceNow, or theydo diagramming tools
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, influential relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and storytelling.
• Experience working in a Product Driven Agile Organization, contributing to agile release trains and ceremonies.
• Demonstrated ability for out-of-the-box thinking and innovative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, using a big-picture mindset to ensure our MSS portfolio is positioned for long-term industry leadership.
• Demonstrate "Strategic Agility" by providing clarity and direction as business needs and market opportunities evolve.
• Lead high-level discovery sessions and journey mapping to identify innovative ways to enhance the Dealer/Customer experience through architectural excellence.
• Transform complex, multi-domain information into clear, compelling strategic roadmaps that resonate with both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Look beyond individual product silos to ensure the entire MSS ecosystem is integrated, scalable, and aligned with Ford’s global goals.
• Use sophisticated modeling and visual communication to "pitch" architectural visions, securing buy-in for transformative ideas.
• Contribute to the maturity of our Business Architecture guild by introducing creative methodologies and "out-of-the-box" thinking.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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