Business Architect

Ford Motor Company

. Bridge communication between Product Owners, Technical Architects, and Business Leads to align technical roadmaps with business value streams .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bridging communication between technical and business stakeholders, leading architecture governance, and implementing enterprise architecture processes. Proficient in utilizing enterprise architecture tools and conducting gap analysis to align technical roadmaps with business value streams.

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Business ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture ToolsGap AnalysisArchitecture GovernanceStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisRequirements ManagementConceptual Business ModelingData AnalysisArchitecture Standards

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

YouDesignMiroSignavioLeanIXMicrosoft VisioJira

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

ERP TransformationsSAP S/4HANATOGAFZachmanBPMNAPQCFord-Specific Value Streams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bridge communication between Product Owners, Technical Architects, and Business Leads to align technical roadmaps with business value streams
Lead blueprinting sessions and joint working sessions to drive consensus on future-state business models and system integrations
Build relationships across organizational boundaries and contribute to portfolio planning and integration
Communicate relationships between strategic initiatives, business processes, applications, and technologies
Develop and deliver training materials and learning sessions on architecture standards and methodologies
Develop and implement architecture processes, standards, and methodologies
Perform gap analysis and lead Architecture Governance reviews
Ensure project-level deliverables align with enterprise standards
Partner with Portfolio Architects to standardize and make business capability models and process maps reusable across product teams
Manage architectural deliverables within Jira while maintaining governance requirements within agile delivery cycles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5+ years of experience in Information Technology
2+ years of experience as a Business Architect or Business Analyst, with a proven track record of presenting complex architectural concepts to business stakeholders and technical teams
2+ years of experience in strategy planning, requirements management, and conceptual business modeling (Current vs. Future State)
2+ years of experience with enterprise architecture tools such as YouDesign, Miro, Signavio, LeanIX, Microsoft Visio or similar
2+ years of robust analytical experience with a proven ability to leverage Excel for data analysis and reporting
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred)
Experience with large-scale ERP transformations, specifically involving SAP S/4HANA (preferred)
Understanding of TOGAF, Zachman, BPMN, or APQC (preferred)
Familiarity with Ford-specific value streams, particularly in Finance (Plan to Report), Purchasing or Parts Supply & Logistics (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates