Sr. Business Architect at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Business Architecture, Transformation, Consulting, Process Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Decision-Making, Organizational Change Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Cross-Functional Team Management, Requirements Elicitation, PLM Systems, ERP Systems, MES Systems

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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 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 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 builder or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: 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. This position is a salary grade 8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP3 This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 . Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Own and deliver end-to-end transformation initiatives to establish new business capabilities. Lead cross-functional teams to drive change in processes, tools, and people.