Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Business Architect
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in mobility solutions, seeking a Business Architect to join their Enterprise Architecture group. This role involves analyzing and connecting various business domains to drive value through strategic architecture and innovative solutions.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the Enterprise Architecture organization by championing best practices in Business and Information Architecture, contributing to the overall maturity of the practice
Partner with the business in the development of key business architecture assets across to establish a core set of information for the business to use in decision making (focus on the following domains: capability, value streams, information, organization, and strategy mapping)
Consult strategically with business leaders, senior architects, and IT partners to define the business architecture required to achieve ambitious business strategies and deliver measurable value
Define clear, quantifiable success measures based on business strategy, and track progress against them
Conduct in-depth analysis of the application portfolio, identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation
Create dynamic models that support current state analysis and future state strategies, emphasizing value streams and capability-based planning
Present and pitch compelling architecture insights and recommendations to senior leadership, demonstrating the business value and strategic implications
Develop robust strategies and define clear requirements for systems that will support architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals
Maintain the data and relationships in the defined Business Architecture Knowledgebase (currently: Ins-pi)
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in performing Business Architecture activities with a strong understanding of its strategic impact
Strong facilitation, written, and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-centric language
Ability to model capabilities, processes, data, and conceptually represent complex business architecture artifacts, including a strong understanding of how to visually translate ideas for diverse audiences
Knowledge and practical experience with at least one leading architectural framework such as BizBok, Zachman Framework, or TOGAF
Proven ability to thrive in and bring clarity to ambiguous situations, adapting to evolving requirements and priorities
Preferred
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 and ServiceNow
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
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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