Pro Tech Security

Data Architect – supporting Discovery And Data Modeling
Short Description
As a Discovery Team Data Architect, you will provide technical leadership, data architecture, data
analysis for key projects across Ford Pro by leveraging the latest data architecture concepts. In this role
you will partner with business, data and analytics teams to deliver detailed data architecture, domain
data models, discovery documents that will feed the Data Engineering teams. You will focus on data
architecture, sourcing, analysis, modeling, profiling to help drive a robust, modern Analytics data
platform (GCP Looker, Qliksense).

Work closely with product teams, source data teams, analytics teams,
and end users of the data platforms to provide leadership and consultancy.
Ford Pro Skill Team Intro
Ford Pro is a new global business within Ford committed to commercial customer productivity. Ford
Pro delivers a work-ready suite of vehicles, accessories, and services for virtually every vocation,
backed by technology, and engineered for uptime. A true one-stop shop, offering a full portfolio of
electrified and internal combustion vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with the Ford Pro
ecosystem, helping customers' businesses thrive today and into the new era of electrification.
Ford Pro Tech –Data & Analytics (D&A) is a global team responsible for the strategy & delivery of 360
data services, modern business intelligence, and advanced analytics solutions powering Ford Pro.
This enables Ford Pro to operate as an analytics-driven business in a competitive marketplace.
Role Description
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress

We also believe in
providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the
future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as
you help us define tomorrow's transportation.
As a Discovery Team Data Architect, you will provide technical leadership, data architecture, data
analysis for key projects across Ford Pro by leveraging the latest data architecture concepts. In this role
you will partner with business, data and analytics teams to deliver detailed data architecture, domain
data models, discovery documents that will feed the Data Engineering teams

You will focus on data
architecture, sourcing, analysis, modeling, profiling to help drive a robust, modern Analytics data
platform (GCP Looker, Qliksense). Work closely with product teams, source data teams, analytics teams,
and end users of the data platforms to provide leadership and consultancy.
Role:
• Technical thought and cross-functional leadership for data architecture between analytics
and other data sources
• Partner with product teams of the Data and Analytics platform to provide data discovery
documents, and models.
Responsibilities
• Design the data integrations required to support Analytics use cases moving into the
GCP Looker/Qliksense platform including:
o Data sourcing strategy
o Data flow design into Ford Pro data warehouse
o Determine and meet data transfer timing needs
• Develop a detailed data mapping document for the data interface between the source
and target data systems
• Build and maintain a data dictionary for the data catalog downstream
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical design of the product data structures
• Consult with Analytics Product Teams and Data Architect as they define, assemble, and
integrate data based on Industry best practices for Enterprise Data Warehouse and
meets Ford standards
• Aligns to and updates Ford Pro Enterprise Data Model as appropriate
• Enable Analytics and the Data Ingestion teams to move quickly, by ensuring data
architecture disciplines are developed, shared, and as part of Product Line delivery
teams
• Maintain a broad perspective of data available across the organization (GDIA Data
Factory, Connected Vehicle, Ford Credit, TMC, Electriphi)
• Help guide data quality, management, security, performance and governance
Requirements
• 5+ years of experience working with an enterprise data management solutions and
technology, including data modeling, data analytics, business intelligence, master data
management, and data quality
• Experience with large-scale, distributed systems design and development, including
scaling and performance
• Experience with developing logical and physical data models and with data modeling
tools
• Experience working with software development teams on complex projects
• Experience in working with Agile and Lean methodologies
• Exposure and experience with Architectural standards, processes, and documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate many services and a wide range
of global business and IT partners
• Perform at a high level of technical competence and maturity under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with IT and business team members on a global level
and negotiate solutions and drive consensus across platforms • Excellent interpersonal,
written and oral communication skills
Plus points:
• Experience working with data available across Ford - GDIA Data Factory, Connected
Vehicle, Ford Credit, TMC, Electriphi
• Past working relationships with Data Owners, Data Architects across Ford that you can
draw upon to quickly enable data sourcing
The minimum qualifications we seek:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field master's
degree preferable
• Experience 3+ years with progressive responsibilities in Information/Data Engineering,
Architecture and Administration
• Experience with cloud services and platform knowledge
• Experience collaborating with engineers, designers, and product owners
• Ability to work independently but influence others when driving for enterprise standards
and solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt your communication style to the
audience
• Ability to work collaboratively and navigate complex decision making in a rapidly
changing environment