In this role the candidate will be collaborating with product team members and be responsible for providing architectural strategy, technology solution and guidance to operationalize Industrial System Project Synergy Operational Data Platform ensuring alignment with overall enterprise architecture strategies. **Responsibilities:** + Define the technical stack and provide reference architecture patterns + Provide architecture guidance for the Master Data Management (MDM) strategy + Collaborate with business stakeholders and product teams to define business data domains, its ownership and guide to establish system of record and source of truth + Support the PDO team’s intake process, translate business requirements to provide technical solutions + Provide a comprehensive migration strategy to consolidate into single operational data platform + Establish architecture principles, best practices, and guidelines + Define and document technical architecture, application integration diagrams and data models in corporate repository + Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools based on performance, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in data architecture and industrial systems **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field + 8+ years overall IT experience including progressive IT experience in architecture. + 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience in one or more areas of Industrial Systems – Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality etc. + 4+ years of hands-on Architecture experience + 5+ years’ experience in Googe Cloud Platform (GCP), Web and Cloud technologies including PaaS/CaaS/IaaS **Our preferred requirements:** + Understanding of Data Centric Architecture, Data Warehouse, Data Mart Concepts + Knowledge of Master Data Management concepts and tools + Experience in GCP Big Query, PostgreSQL, Aloy DB, Mongo DB + Knowledge of REST APIs, API security, OAuth, SAML, OpenID, SSO, JWT, microservices architecture and implementation + Functional and Architecture Experience with one or more PLM platforms (e.g., Siemens’ Teamcenter, Dassault’s 3D Experience) + Functional and Architecture Experience with one or more SAP platforms (e.g., ERP, MRP) + Ability to lead and support process, information, application, and solution architecture design and deliverables for large-scale development programs. + Expertise in interoperability standards and methods + Knowledge of frameworks (TOGAF, BizBok, DAMA), architecture patterns, and reference architectures + Strong ability to self-manage and develop work plans that employ appropriate methods to resolve ambiguity and build consensus for an architectural solution. + Experience in dealing with external suppliers/vendors concerning consultancy and/or purchase solutions. + Self-researcher with the ability to research a technology and provide insight to the project team You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. **For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:** Benefit Summary (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2025-benefits-and-comp-gsr-sal-plan-1.pdf) This position is a salary grade **8** . This position is a range of salary grades **8.** **_* Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site at minimum 1-3 day per week_** ***** **_*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role_** ***** Candidates 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 status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. **\#** LI-Hybrid \#LI-GH2 **Requisition ID** : 41650