Ford Motor Credit Company is undergoing a digital transformation to deliver a best-in-class end-to-end customer experience, and the Vice President of Data & ML Platforms will lead this transformation by shaping and executing the data strategy that underpins Ford Credit's critical business functions.
Requirements
- Data Domain Expertise: A comprehensive understanding of the data domain, including data warehousing, data governance, and the flow of data across a large enterprise.
- Data Engineering Leadership: Deep expertise in data engineering, sufficient to lead and guide large teams in building and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms.
- Data as a Product: Ability to create data as a product for consumers using the latest technologies and concepts leveraging AI Data Technologies (GCP preferred)
- Modern Architecture: A strong understanding of microservices and high-throughput architectural patterns, particularly in the context of leveraging machine learning for loan decisioning.
- AI and Machine Learning Application: The ability to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve real-world business problems, moving beyond theoretical knowledge to practical application.
- ML and AI Platforms: Have opinionated views on the best machine learning and agentic platforms to leverage for creating enterprise products
- Familiarity with the SAS Viya platform including RTDM and MRM preferred
Responsibilities
- Hands-on technical leader who mentors and inspires a global team of data engineers and machine learning platform professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Oversee the execution of large-scale, complex, and impactful programs related to data platform development, data warehousing, and the implementation of machine learning systems.
- Execute a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with Ford Credit's business objectives, with a focus on modernizing our data platforms and capabilities.
- Assume financial management responsibility for a portfolio of data and platform engineering projects, executed by purchased services and team members.
- Continuously engage with business leaders to understand their needs, align objectives, and communicate the value and impact of data engineering initiatives.
- Partner with business leaders on ensuring solutions with data quality, governance and compliance facilities.
- Translate complex technological landscapes into clear, actionable strategies for both technical teams and C-level executives.
Other
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
