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As the Head of Corporate Systems & Business Platforms, you will be the foundational architect of Ford Energy's digital backbone. You will lead the strategy, selection, and scaling of the integrated platforms that power our core business. This is a leadership role where you will transform corporate functions into a high-velocity Product Organization, ensuring our internal systems are as innovative and reliable as the energy storage systems we ship.
 

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. 
• Leadership: 10+ years of IT experience, with 7+ years in software engineering and at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (Director or Head-of level). 
• ERP Expertise: Proven track record of leading large-scale SAP implementations within a manufacturing or complex logistics environment. 
• Cloud Native: Deep experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern SaaS integration patterns. 
• Communication: Exceptional ability to bridge the gap between technical execution and executive-level business strategy.
• Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets.
• The "Startup" Mindset: Experience building teams and systems from scratch within a larger corporate parent. 
• Product Expertise: Deep knowledge of the "Product-over-Project" mindset in an enterprise context. 
• Operational Rigor: Experience managing high-availability applications in a 24/7 production/manufacturing environment. 
• Cybersecurity: Familiarity with NIST frameworks or similar cybersecurity best practices for energy or infrastructure sectors.
  Leadership Attributes

Even better, you may have...

• The "Startup" Mindset: Experience building teams and systems from scratch within a larger corporate parent. 
• Product Expertise: Deep knowledge of the "Product-over-Project" mindset in an enterprise context. 
• Operational Rigor: Experience managing high-availability applications in a 24/7 production/manufacturing environment. 
• Cybersecurity: Familiarity with NIST frameworks or similar cybersecurity best practices for energy or infrastructure sectors.
  Leadership Attributes

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? 

This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.      
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5FE

As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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. 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.

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Strategic Platform Leadership

• Vision & Roadmap: Define and execute the long-term strategy for Ford Energy's corporate technology stack, ensuring it scales seamlessly from launch to high-volume manufacturing.

• Product Transformation: Build and lead a modern Product Organization that treats internal corporate systems as high-value products, prioritizing user experience, automation, and data integrity.

• Ecosystem Integration: Partner with manufacturing service providers and Ford Motor Company stakeholders to orchestrate seamless integrations between corporate platforms and production environments.

• Stakeholder Influence: Act as a strategic partner to Finance, HR, and Operations leadership to translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
  Technical Excellence & Operations

• Platform Implementation: Lead the end-to-end deployment of enterprise-grade solutions (including SAP) and custom-built applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Engineering Culture: Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), championing modern engineering practices, CI/CD, and robust testing frameworks.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure all platforms meet the highest standards for cybersecurity, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and regulatory compliance.

• Resiliency: Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for all mission-critical corporate platforms.
  Team Building & Growth

• Talent Acquisition: Recruit, mentor, and retain a world-class team of product managers, engineers, and systems analysts.

• Budgetary Stewardship: Manage the department P&L, including software licensing, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation to maximize ROI.