Enterprise Business Architect

Ford Motor Company

. Translate business strategy into actionable capability maps, value streams and target operating models .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business architecture by translating business strategies into actionable capability maps and target operating models, while leveraging strong analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and establish governance processes that align business and IT architecture.

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Business Architecture FrameworksCapability Model DevelopmentValue Stream MappingEnterprise Architecture ToolsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Business ArchitectureCapability MappingProcess RedesignOrganizational RealignmentInvestment PlanningTOGAFBIZBOKAnalytical SkillsChange ManagementAgile Practices

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationLeadershipWorkshop Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowYouDesign

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureDigital TransformationGovernance ProcessesStrategic InitiativesManagement Consulting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate business strategy into actionable capability maps, value streams and target operating models
Build and maintain enterprise capability models to uncover gaps, redundancies and investment opportunities
Analyze current-state business processes and organizational structures to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements
Design future-state business architectures, including process redesign, organizational realignment and capability roadmaps
Lead workshops and interviews with business unit leaders, subject matter experts and technology teams
Establish and maintain business architecture standards, frameworks and governance processes
Collaborate with Enterprise, Solution, Data and Technical Architects to align business and IT architecture
Support investment planning by linking capabilities to strategic initiatives and identifying dependencies, risks and value drivers
Communicate architectural vision and rationale to drive adoption of new business models
Curate, organize and maintain learning content for enterprise architecture learning pathways and employee development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems or related field
7+ years of experience in business/enterprise architecture, strategy or management consulting
Experience with enterprise architecture tools (i.e. ServiceNow, YouDesign, etc.)
Strong knowledge of business architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, BIZBOK)
Proven experience developing capability models, value stream maps and target operating models
Demonstrated ability to assess capabilities, analyze findings and deliver recommendations that drive informed decision-making
Strong analytical skills to assess current-state processes and identify inefficiencies, gaps and redundancies
Ability to translate business strategy into actionable roadmaps and investment priorities
Experience leading workshops and interviews to gather requirements and build stakeholder consensus
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Enterprise, Solution, Data and Technical Architects
Experience establishing governance processes and architecture standards across an enterprise
Strong communication and change management skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all organizational levels
Business acumen to link capabilities to strategic initiatives and evaluate risks, dependencies and value drivers
Preferred: background in large-scale digital transformation or IT investment planning initiatives
Preferred: familiarity with Agile and portfolio management practices
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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 child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time