Head of Corporate Systems & Business Platforms, Ford Energy

Ford Motor•Dearborn, MI

13h•Remote

About The Position

As the Head of Corporate Systems & Business Platforms, you will be the foundational architect of Ford Energy’s digital backbone. You will lead the strategy, selection, and scaling of the integrated platforms that power our core business. This is a leadership role where you will transform corporate functions into a high-velocity Product Organization, ensuring our internal systems are as innovative and reliable as the energy storage systems we ship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of IT experience, with 7+ years in software engineering and at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (Director or Head-of level).
Proven track record of leading large-scale SAP implementations within a manufacturing or complex logistics environment.
Deep experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern SaaS integration patterns.
Exceptional ability to bridge the gap between technical execution and executive-level business strategy.
Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets.
Experience building teams and systems from scratch within a larger corporate parent.
Deep knowledge of the "Product-over-Project" mindset in an enterprise context.
Experience managing high-availability applications in a 24/7 production/manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with NIST frameworks or similar cybersecurity best practices for energy or infrastructure sectors.

Nice To Haves

The "Startup" Mindset: Experience building teams and systems from scratch within a larger corporate parent.
Product Expertise: Deep knowledge of the "Product-over-Project" mindset in an enterprise context.
Operational Rigor: Experience managing high-availability applications in a 24/7 production/manufacturing environment.
Cybersecurity: Familiarity with NIST frameworks or similar cybersecurity best practices for energy or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long-term strategy for Ford Energy’s corporate technology stack, ensuring it scales seamlessly from launch to high-volume manufacturing.
Build and lead a modern Product Organization that treats internal corporate systems as high-value products, prioritizing user experience, automation, and data integrity.
Partner with manufacturing service providers and Ford Motor Company stakeholders to orchestrate seamless integrations between corporate platforms and production environments.
Act as a strategic partner to Finance, HR, and Operations leadership to translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
Lead the end-to-end deployment of enterprise-grade solutions (including SAP) and custom-built applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), championing modern engineering practices, CI/CD, and robust testing frameworks.
Ensure all platforms meet the highest standards for cybersecurity, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for all mission-critical corporate platforms.
Recruit, mentor, and retain a world-class team of product managers, engineers, and systems analysts.
Manage the department P&L, including software licensing, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation to maximize ROI.