Dearborn, MI, United States
16 hours ago
Data Architect

As a Master Data Management (MDM) Informatica IDQ and MDM Technical Anchor, you will be instrumental in applying our MDM strategies, requirements, and policies, ensuring they align with the company's vision. You will actively support the solutioning, architectural design, and oversee the implementation of our MDM solutions built on Informatica platform technologies. This hands-on role will involve leading the design and development of the information architecture for a robust MDM platform, focusing on matching and consolidating critical data subject areas to support our strategic objectives.

We are looking for candidates with:

Proven experience in implementing MDM solutions, specifically with Informatica. Prior experience with Informatica MDM solutioning and architectural design is highly valued. Experience with Informatica IDMC Cloud is a significant plus. Hands-on expertise across the entire MDM solution lifecycle, including data profiling, integration, validation, cleansing, standardization, matching, and consolidation. A strong understanding of data structures and relationships. Excellent data analysis skills, with strong proficiency in SQL. The ability to understand and assess Source to Target mapping documents, providing insightful recommendations. Knowledge of technology and software development processes. Strong presentation development and delivery skills. A proactive and strategic mindset, capable of anticipating issues and planning effectively. Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (minimum of 12 years), or an associate degree with a minimum of 6 years of equivalent work experience. 6+ years of experience in Informatica MDM and IDQ solutioning, design, and implementation leadership. Demonstrated experience in Informatica MDM solutioning and architectural design. Prior experience with other MDM tools or cloud-based MDM solutions is advantageous. Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Informatica MDM tools, including MDM Hub and ActiveVOS. Strong familiarity with data modeling principles and data integration techniques. Proficiency in data profiling, data cleansing, and data transformation processes. Data Governance & Quality: Strong understanding of data quality management and data governance practices within an MDM environment. Problem-Solving & Communication: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot MDM-related issues effectively. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Certifications: Informatica MDM certifications, such as Informatica MDM Developer Specialist, are highly desirable.

 

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, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary 

This position is a salary grade 8. 

This position is a range of salary grades 8.

* Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site at minimum 3+ day per week *

*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role*

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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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Your primary responsibilities will center on leading Informatica IDQ and Informatica MDM initiatives, requiring strong SQL skills for guidance and analysis. Beyond technical expertise, a background in Data Management and its relevance to the business needs of internal customers (such as Purchasing, Finance and Accounting, Manufacturing, and Service) is highly valued, particularly regarding the lifecycle of materials supporting enterprise business processes. The ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse and global team is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

MDM Solutioning & Architectural Design: Lead the design and architecture of Informatica MDM solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business requirements and enterprise data strategy. Informatica MDM Configuration: Oversee and guide the configuration and customization of Informatica MDM, defining entity types, relationships, business rules, match and merge strategies, and user interfaces. Data Modeling: Collaborate with data architects and stakeholders to lead the design and maintenance of the data model within the MDM system, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Data Integration: Direct the integration of data from various source systems into Informatica MDM, performing data profiling, cleansing, and transformation to ensure data quality and integrity. Match and Merge: Define and guide the implementation of robust match and merge rules to identify and consolidate duplicate records within party entities, enabling a single, accurate view of each entity. Data Quality Management: Lead the definition and implementation of data quality rules and workflows within the MDM system to monitor, measure, and continuously improve data quality across party-related data. Data Governance: Ensure strict adherence to data governance principles and data security best practices throughout MDM implementation and ongoing data management processes. Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within the MDM system, leading efforts to optimize data loading, matching, and retrieval processes for efficient and seamless operations. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data architects, data analysts, and business users, to understand data requirements and lead the delivery of MDM solutions that precisely meet business needs. Testing and Validation: Oversee and guide thorough unit and integration testing to validate MDM configurations, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data within the MDM repository. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, configuration guides, and troubleshooting manuals for the MDM implementation. Reporting & Analysis: Review and analyze ongoing business requirements, build useful and efficient reporting for validating MDM activities, analyze existing SQL queries, suggest improvements, create scripts and procedures for data migration, and provide timely scheduled reporting.
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