Description
The Enterprise Architect Supply Chain will collaborate with Product and Software Delivery Teams to define and implement the architecture for Fords Supply Chain Management. This role involves contributing to global strategic initiatives and making technology decisions for both in-house and vendor solutions to modernize Fords Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
- Define business and technical architecture solutions to modernize Fords Supply Chain in alignment with Business Goals and Objectives
- Address diverse challenges in N-Tier supplier collaboration transparency sustainability and risk management.
- Work with technologies like Google Cloud Platform SAP Pega E2Open and Resilinc.
- Identify key portfolio capabilities and map global system strategy.
- Evaluate vendors and make buy-vs-build decisions.
- Modernize Ford in-house applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Provide enterprise architectural services for Supply Chain Management products.
- Consult on solution architecture.
- Develop architectural Points of View for proposed initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with product teams and business partners.
- Formulate strategy and support product lines through interaction with the business community PDO teams and other architects.
- Conduct hands-on evaluation of current supply chain operations to design customer-centric solutions.
- Partner with Business Leads Software Delivery Leads Product Managers and Software Engineers in system design and technology evaluation.
- Provide support for application functional performance and availability issues.
- Participate in vendor solution evaluation processes.
Qualifications
Youll have
Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field10 years of progressive experience in architecture technology and software functions with a focus on supply chain management specifically with SAP ERP softwarePrevious experience as software developer / engineer.Previous experience with Supply Chain System(s).Strong architecture knowledge with experience in providing technical solutions for cloud infrastructure. Google Cloud Platform experience is a plus.Excellent presentation skillsSelf-starter ability to work independently.Self-researcher ability to research a technology and provide insight to product team.Experience with microservice architecture REST APIs and distributed cloud systems.Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and hands-on application. Understand how to architect highly available scalable global solutions.Knowledge of Ford and Industry technology standards and security frameworks / tools.Strong communication skills both verbal and written.Previous experience with multi-team large-scale projects and incorporating all levels of architecture development (Business Solution Application Infrastructure).Experience migrating apps to cloud solutions is a plus.Good understanding of Agile development methodologies.Negotiation skills and ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders and customers.You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like : will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including :
Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits click here : Benefit Summary
This position is a salary grade 7-8 .
This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.
Please note : This is a hybrid role you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance and responsible to be onsite 4 days per weekVisa Sponsorship is not provided for this roleCandidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
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Key Skills
Fitness,AXA,Council,Cleaning,Data Analysis
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1