Job#: 3013511
Job Description:
Ford Motor Company
Hybrid On-Site Dearborn, MI
12+ Month Contract
$40-46/HR
Position: Business Architect – Company-to-Dealer Systems Modernization
Overview:
Join our Company-to-Dealer Systems Modernization team and help shape the future of how Ford Dealers interact with Ford Motor Company. We’re seeking a strategic thinker who can bridge business and technology domains, translating complex concepts into actionable insights. If you’re passionate about customer journey mapping, enterprise roadmaps, and driving innovation across architecture domains, this role is for you.
You’ll leverage your IT architecture expertise and analytical skills to design Ford’s systems and process environment using industry-leading methodologies. This position requires a proven ability to lead organizational change, foster innovation, and communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain business architecture strategies and roadmaps across business, information, application, and technology domains.
- Translate technical concepts into business-centric language and visually communicate architecture artifacts.
- Facilitate value stream mapping, process analysis, and capability modeling.
- Drive consensus and adoption of architectural frameworks and methodologies.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field.
- Experience:4+ years as an architect on large-scale product or enterprise initiatives.
- 5+ years progressive IT experience; 3+ years in a specialized domain.
- Strong understanding of Business Architecture and its strategic impact.
- Ability to model capabilities, processes, and data using frameworks like BizBok, Zachman, or TOGAF.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills.
- Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, evolving environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field.
- 3+ years in business process analysis and design, including BPMN modeling.
- Experience with Ford IT architecture processes and tools (e.g., Ins-pi).
- Familiarity with Agile Product Delivery, including participation in release trains.
- Strong relationship-building skills across organizational boundaries.
- Innovative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking.
Additional Information
- Deep knowledge of architectural frameworks and methodologies.
- Ability to visually represent complex concepts for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership in driving organizational change and innovation.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
