Head of Corporate Systems & Business Platforms, Ford Energy

Head of Corporate Systems & Business Platforms, Ford Energy Dearborn, MI, United States and 1 more (Remote) Job Description As the Head of Corporate Systems & Business Platforms, you will be the foundational architect of Ford Energy's digital backbone. You will lead the strategy, selection, and scaling of the integrated platforms that power our core business. This is a leadership role where you will transform corporate functions into a high-velocity Product Organization, ensuring our internal systems are as innovative and reliable as the energy storage systems we ship.

Responsibilities Strategic Platform Leadership Vision & Roadmap:

Define and execute the long-term strategy for Ford Energy's corporate technology stack, ensuring it scales seamlessly from launch to high-volume manufacturing.

Product Transformation:

Build and lead a modern Product Organization that treats internal corporate systems as high-value products, prioritizing user experience, automation, and data integrity.

Ecosystem Integration:

Partner with manufacturing service providers and Ford Motor Company stakeholders to orchestrate seamless integrations between corporate platforms and production environments.

Stakeholder Influence:

Act as a strategic partner to Finance, HR, and Operations leadership to translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.

Technical Excellence & Operations Platform Implementation:

Lead the end-to-end deployment of enterprise-grade solutions (including SAP) and custom-built applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Engineering Culture:

Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), championing modern engineering practices, CI/CD, and robust testing frameworks.

Security & Compliance:

Ensure all platforms meet the highest standards for cybersecurity, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and regulatory compliance.

Resiliency:

Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for all mission-critical corporate platforms.

Team Building & Growth Talent Acquisition:

Recruit, mentor, and retain a world-class team of product managers, engineers, and systems analysts.

Budgetary Stewardship:

Manage the department P&L, including software licensing, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation to maximize ROI.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Leadership:

10+ years of IT experience, with 7+ years in software engineering and at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (Director or Head-of level).

ERP Expertise:

Proven track record of leading large-scale SAP implementations within a manufacturing or complex logistics environment.

Cloud Native:

Deep experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern SaaS integration patterns.

Communication:

Exceptional ability to bridge the gap between technical execution and executive-level business strategy. Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets. The "Startup"

Mindset:

Experience building teams and systems from scratch within a larger corporate parent.

Product Expertise:

Deep knowledge of the "Product-over-Project" mindset in an enterprise context.

Operational Rigor:

Experience managing high-availability applications in a 24/7 production/manufacturing environment.

Cybersecurity:

Familiarity with NIST frameworks or similar cybersecurity best practices for energy or infrastructure sectors. Leadership Attributes Even better, you may have... The "Startup"

Mindset:

Experience building teams and systems from scratch within a larger corporate parent.

Product Expertise:

Deep knowledge of the "Product-over-Project" mindset in an enterprise context.

Operational Rigor:

Experience managing high-availability applications in a 24/7 production/manufacturing environment.

Cybersecurity:

Familiarity with NIST frameworks or similar cybersecurity best practices for energy or infrastructure sectors. Leadership Attributes 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? This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5FE As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year. 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-KF2 #FordEnergy Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 62752 Job Category Enterprise Technology Posting Date 04/23/2026, 02:56 PM Locations 21500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Remote) Remote Yes © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 21500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs Head of Infrastructure and Operations Manager, Ford Energy Glendale, KY, United States (On-site) Posted on 04/17/2026 Trending Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. Why Ford Energy? At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.