Director of Architecture - Core Lending Platform - Ford Motor Company
Saint Paul, MN
About the Job
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The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.
In this position...
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Architecture for our Core Platform, who will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture of our core lending systems. This includes managing the architecture for originations, receivables, funding, securitization, and integrations. The Director of Architecture will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping our most critical systems to ensure they are flexible, scalable, and robust, serving as the foundation of our business for years to come.
What you'll do...
+ Design and oversee the architectural framework for the core lending systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability requirements.
+ Develop a deep understanding of business processes to inform architectural decisions, balancing technical innovation with practical implementation.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business experts, product teams, and engineering, to deliver integrated solutions.
+ Lead the architectural strategy for critical systems, ensuring they are robust, flexible, and capable of supporting future growth.
+ Effectively manage and guide teams of architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
+ Drive architectural discussions with executive leadership, presenting complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner.
+ Ensure the core platform adheres to best practices in security, performance, and maintainability.
+ Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
You'll have...
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
+ 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level architecture, specifically within the financial services or lending industry
+ Proven experience in a leadership role within architecture, with a focus on core systems in the financial services industry.
+ Strong understanding of architectural principles and best practices, particularly in lending and financial systems.
+ Extensive experience in the financial industry, with knowledge of its unique challenges and regulatory requirements.
+ Demonstrated experience in leading major transformation programs in complex global organizations.
+ Experience with one or more of the leading cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
+ Proven ability to effectively manage and lead teams of architects.
+ Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
+ Executive presence and experience managing conversations at the executive level.
+ Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
Even better, you may have...
+ Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
+ 15+ years of experience in enterprise-level architecture, specifically within the financial services or lending industry
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? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
+ 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 and more
+ Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
+ Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and 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 and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 5.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here (https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD)
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.
#LI-Remote #LI-FordCredit #LI-DP1
Requisition ID : 40038
The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.
In this position...
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Architecture for our Core Platform, who will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture of our core lending systems. This includes managing the architecture for originations, receivables, funding, securitization, and integrations. The Director of Architecture will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping our most critical systems to ensure they are flexible, scalable, and robust, serving as the foundation of our business for years to come.
What you'll do...
+ Design and oversee the architectural framework for the core lending systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability requirements.
+ Develop a deep understanding of business processes to inform architectural decisions, balancing technical innovation with practical implementation.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business experts, product teams, and engineering, to deliver integrated solutions.
+ Lead the architectural strategy for critical systems, ensuring they are robust, flexible, and capable of supporting future growth.
+ Effectively manage and guide teams of architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
+ Drive architectural discussions with executive leadership, presenting complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner.
+ Ensure the core platform adheres to best practices in security, performance, and maintainability.
+ Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
You'll have...
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
+ 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level architecture, specifically within the financial services or lending industry
+ Proven experience in a leadership role within architecture, with a focus on core systems in the financial services industry.
+ Strong understanding of architectural principles and best practices, particularly in lending and financial systems.
+ Extensive experience in the financial industry, with knowledge of its unique challenges and regulatory requirements.
+ Demonstrated experience in leading major transformation programs in complex global organizations.
+ Experience with one or more of the leading cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
+ Proven ability to effectively manage and lead teams of architects.
+ Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
+ Executive presence and experience managing conversations at the executive level.
+ Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
Even better, you may have...
+ Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
+ 15+ years of experience in enterprise-level architecture, specifically within the financial services or lending industry
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? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
+ 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 and more
+ Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
+ Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and 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 and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 5.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here (https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD)
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.
#LI-Remote #LI-FordCredit #LI-DP1
Requisition ID : 40038
Source : Ford Motor Company