Head of Infrastructure and Operations, Ford Energy

Design, implement, and operate all infrastructure solutions and services in support of Ford Energy battery energy storage systems manufacturing and business operations. This includes network, onsite and cloud data center infrastructure, conferencing and collaboration services and end user devices and productivity solutions.

• Strategic Architecture & Execution
• Greenfield Implementation: Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of all onsite and cloud-based infrastructure, including high-availability networks, data centers, and edge computing solutions.
• IT/OT Convergence: Partner with manufacturing engineering and third-party providers to bridge the gap between corporate IT and manufacturing production networks (OT), ensuring high-speed data acquisition and low-latency control environments.
• Operational Excellence & Governance
• 24/7 Resilience: Establish a robust support model for a multi-shift, always-on manufacturing environment, prioritizing uptime, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Service Management: Oversee the deployment and lifecycle management of SaaS solutions (Identity Management, O365, SSO) and end-user productivity tools.
• Policy & Security: Define and enforce infrastructure standards, cybersecurity protocols, and compliance frameworks that align with both Ford global standards and energy sector regulations.
• Strategic Partnerships & Financial Stewardship
• Vendor Ecosystem: Lead the selection, negotiation, and performance management of key hardware, software, and service providers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-service-level delivery.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the Capital (CAPEX) and Operating (OPEX) budgets for the infrastructure organization, ensuring strategic allocation of resources.
• People Leadership
• Talent Development: Recruit and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technicians. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required

• Experience: 10+ years in IT Infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity within a complex manufacturing environment (Automotive, Energy, or High-Tech Electronics preferred). 
• Technical Breadth: Proven expertise in networking (SD-WAN, Industrial Ethernet), data center virtualization, and cloud architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP). 
• Leadership: Demonstrated track record of building and retaining multi-disciplinary technical teams from the ground up. 
• Strategic Sourcing: Advanced experience in contract negotiation and managing Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in a global delivery model. 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Leadership Attributes

• Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to develop and execute strategies that align with business goals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Even better, you may have...

Preferred

• Advanced Manufacturing Expertise: Deep familiarity with IIoT implementation, SCADA systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) infrastructure. 
• Mission-Driven: A passion for renewable energy and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "startup-style" environment within a global enterprise. 
• Crisis Management: Ability to remain calm and decisive during critical system outages or production-stopping events. 
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical executive stakeholders.

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!

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/LL5

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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