This position will be responsible for seamless integration of end-to-end delivery of the Data centric solution, starting from Defining the roadmap, Gathering requirements, technical architecture, Data Strategy, through to business value realization
Candidate should have good knowledge in Data Centric Architecture principles and Modern Software Engineering practices. Candidate must also demonstrate strong Thought leadership, Execution discipline and Communication skills.
Candidate will bridge gathering of requirements with stakeholders to implementation and delivery teams. Ideal candidate would be a seasoned software professional. This requires the individual to effortlessly wear many hats fulfilling different roles and fill gaps in a highly cross-functional collaboration environment. The individual will need to leverage their strong technical foundation to effortlessly traverse across the boundaries of these roles across Product Lifecycle, while also executing effective project management
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with business to define new capabilities and use-cases that meet requirements. Engage with the Product Owner and to define product strategy and roadmap for implementation. Step up as Product Owner as needed and work to ensure delivery of an enterprise solution covering global requirements. Collaborate with technical peers to design and validate approaches and designs. Develop relationships and maintain a knowledge of the ecosystem.
Must Have Leadership Skills:
10+ years’ experience in managing complex delivery programs, with strong execution discipline and ability to handle ambiguous situations and resistance due to changes. Strong in Project Management with knowledge in agile practices, Stakeholder Management, Change Management and Communication management. Ability to Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control the activities that span across multiple teams effectively. Strategic mindset with ability to understand Ford’s environment, different business/regional needs, challenges and arrive at implementable solutions that adds business value. Strong Execution discipline in getting things done through structured approach Excellent collaboration skills with ability and aptitude to work with cross functional teams and demonstrates Ford OS Behaviors. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with architects, engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure successful integration projects, fostering collaboration and alignment with peers and downstream customers. (Build relationships) Present technical concepts and solutions to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project goals and timelines. Proactive attitude and not afraid to ask question and ability to operate with an Agile mentality High degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work autonomously
Must Have Technical Skills
Experience in the design or build of Data centric platform that covers all aspect of data management. Ability to understand the requirements, identify data elements required to meet requirements, identify data sources and able to corelate the disparate information and arrive at a robust data model to meet business requirements. Ability to strategize data collection from various sources Ability to create visualization to communicate insights effectively. Enforce data quality standards, and develop data governance policies and procedures Good knowledge in application development methodologies and hands-on experience in app development in any technology. Proven knowledge of full stack development and modern databases (structured and unstructured, relational and non-relational).Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in software development and implementation Proven experience leading integration of large programs Deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles and methodologies. Experience with cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Extensive experience with Scaled Agile development methodologies (familiar with tools such as JIRA) Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Communicate integration progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports Create detailed integration plans, including timelines, roles and responsibilities and risk assessments, Proactively identify and address potential integration bottlenecks or risks as well as cross dependencies with other teams. Assist in writing technical approach and design documentation as required. Keep all teams, platform, delivery PDO teams and business aligned on design and all aspects of delivery The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities Strong organizational skills to manage project timelines, deliverables, and cross-team coordination.