Ford Motor Company · 22 hours ago
Sr. Business Architect
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to building a better world through innovation, specifically in electric vehicles. As a Senior Business Architect – Transformation Lead, you will lead business and technology transformations to support Ford's electric vehicle vision by defining problem statements, designing new operating models, and collaborating across functions to close capability gaps.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Own and deliver end-to-end transformation initiatives to establish new business capabilities supporting ADVEV objectives
Lead cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Supply Chain, Logistics and more to drive change in processes, tools and people
Apply strategic thinking and create influence without authority when leading transformations
Define clear problem statements to develop current state and future state operating models using process mapping techniques
Find relevant stakeholders and conduct discovery phases, identify bottlenecks and pain points; innovate actionable solutions
Manage stakeholder relationships; prioritize competing needs and scope transformation projects accordingly
Apply well-formulated strategies to drive decision-making and accountability
Facilitate business process acceptance and ensure smooth adoption of changes
Control project scope within dynamic conditions ensuring timeline, cost, and quality goals
Analyze impacts of change vs inaction, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies
Incorporate organizational change management including communication, training and rollout of process/tool changes, to drive new capability adoption
Maintain flexibility and agility to adapt to evolving stakeholder needs, organizational priorities, and navigate through setbacks and uncertainties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in business architecture, transformation, or consulting roles within organizations designing and manufacturing complex hardware products; automotive industry experience preferred
Proven track record of driving system improvements related to PLM, ERP, and MES systems (experience with 3DX/Catia preferred)
Strong sense of ownership, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
Expertise in requirements elicitation, translation, and traceability throughout project lifecycles
Experience managing cross-functional teams and balancing diverse stakeholder priorities
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and build consensus across departments
Knowledge of organizational change management principles and practices
Familiarity with tools like 3DX and domains such as BOM management, virtual/physical validation, product lifecycle management, and supply chain is a plus
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
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Funding
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$16.23BKey Investors
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2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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Chief Executive Officer
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COO
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