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Business Architect – Manufacturing
Ford Motor Company. Translate Enterprise strategy and architecture into clear, visual narratives connected to Manufacturing capabilities and use cases .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in translating enterprise strategy into actionable business architecture, including capability mapping and process optimization within Manufacturing. Proficient in creating executive-ready presentations and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic decisions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Business Architecture DevelopmentManufacturing Process KnowledgeCapability MappingLean Six SigmaTOGAF Certification
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Hard Skills
Business AnalysisProduct DesignProcess Flow DiagrammingUser Journey MappingData Flow DiagramsArchitectural Integration ModelsValue Stream MappingAPIsMicroservicesMulti-Tier Application Architectures
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaborationInfluencing Cross-Functional TeamsAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
MiroPowerPointVisual Collaboration Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Green Belt CertificationTOGAF Certification
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing CapabilitiesBusiness Integration ModelsOperational Value StreamsContinuous ImprovementEmerging Manufacturing Trends
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesMicroservices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Translate Enterprise strategy and architecture into clear, visual narratives connected to Manufacturing capabilities and use cases
- Apply industry insights and emerging Manufacturing trends to shape business strategy and solution recommendations
- Define actions, standards, and roadmaps required to transition from current-state to future-state business architecture
- Develop business architecture artifacts, including capability maps, value streams, blueprints, process flows, user journeys, business integration models, and data flow diagrams
- Partner with Business and Product teams to gather requirements, document business processes, and define conceptual architecture and data needs
- Assess non-functional requirements and collaborate with Product Owners/Managers and technical teams to determine design and integration patterns
- Identify integration issues and evaluate vendor solutions from business, architectural, and strategic-fit perspectives
- Support proofs of concept, including hands-on development where required, to validate proposed solutions
- Ensure implemented solutions align with conceptual designs, enterprise standards, and strategic objectives
- Create executive-ready presentations and Architectural Points of View communicating business value, feasibility, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Facilitate results-driven discussions, drive recommendations to clear decisions, and communicate outcomes to management
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred; MBA or equivalent advanced business degree is a plus
- 8+ years of experience in related business/IT roles, including progressive experience in architecture or engineering, with hands-on Business Analysis and/or Product Design and Product Management experience
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication and business storytelling skills
- Ability to translate complex business and technical concepts into clear documentation, recommendations, and executive-ready presentations
- Strong business acumen in end-to-end Manufacturing processes, capabilities, and supporting solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while facilitating results-driven discussions and influencing cross-functional teams
- Adaptable, self-motivated, proactive, collaborative, and able to learn new business domains, technologies, and architectural concepts
- Commitment to quality, collaboration, and agreed project timelines
- Proficiency with Miro, PowerPoint, and visual collaboration/storytelling platforms
- Experience with capability mapping, value stream mapping, process flow diagramming, user journey mapping, and architectural/data flow views
- Knowledge of business/application integration models, conceptual data models, and interoperability views
- Knowledge of Manufacturing business processes, capabilities, systems, and end-to-end operational value streams across the product lifecycle
- Experience applying Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, value stream analysis, and process optimization principles within Manufacturing
- Working knowledge of APIs, microservices, multi-tier application architectures, and integration patterns
- Experience evaluating vendor solutions for business fit, architectural alignment, integration, and risk
- Green Belt certification or equivalent training preferred
- TOGAF certification or comparable Enterprise/Business architecture credential preferred