Director of Architecture - Data, Risk, and AI - Ford Motor Company

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 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... Ford Credit is seeking a Director of Data, Risk, and AI Architecture to lead the evolution of our data and AI platforms. This high-impact role will shape the future of our data foundation including credit decisioning models, data pipelines, reporting and analytics tools, and AI frameworks. This leader will be responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive data strategy within a cloud environment, partnering closely with engineering, product, and business leaders to deliver innovative solutions that deliver demonstrable business value. What you'll do... + Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive data architecture strategy aligning with Ford Credit's business objectives and driving innovation in credit decisioning. This includes data acquisition, storage, processing, governance, and access. + Define and champion the AI architecture roadmap, encompassing model development, deployment, monitoring, and governance. This includes promoting the adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML techniques and best practices. + Spearhead the migration and modernization of data platforms to a cloud environment, leveraging the capabilities of one or more major cloud vendors (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). This includes optimization for cost, performance, and scalability. + Oversee the design and implementation of robust data pipelines supporting our credit risk models and ensuring data quality, integrity, and availability. + Drive the selection and implementation of reporting and analytics tooling, empowering business users with actionable insights and data-driven decision-making. + Foster a culture of data-driven innovation across Ford Credit, educating and evangelizing the value of data and AI. + Build and manage a high-performing team of data and AI Architectus. + Collaborate effectively with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and technology partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of the data and AI strategy. + Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for data and AI related services and tools. + Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in data architecture, AI, and cloud computing. You'll have... + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field. + 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a related field. + 5+ years of experience leading AI/ML initiatives at scale, including model development, deployment, and monitoring. + Proven experience delivering a comprehensive data strategy in a cloud environment for a complex global organization. + Hands-on experience with one or more major cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP). + Working knowledge of reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). + Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise business terms. + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including executive presence. Even better, you may have... + Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field. + 15+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a related field. 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** : 40037