So, just now received the below in an email from a recruiter. Interesting they are hiring for a position they have laid off.
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I have a job opportunity on W2 with our direct client Ford Motors"and its a remote Position. If you are interested then please send me your updated resume.
Job Description:
Job Title: PD IT Architect
Job Type: Long term on W2
Client: Ford Motors
Interview Process: Only 2 round with direct client
Location: remote
Skills Required:
Excellent time management and digital worker skills (MS Office, WebEx)
Strong business consulting skill set (facilitation skills, written and or-l communication skills)
Strong ability to self-manage and develop work plans which employ appropriate methods to resolve ambiguity and build consensus for an architectural solution
Good presentation skills with the ability to communicate architectural proposals to diverse audiences (user groups, stakeholders, and senior management)
Excellent problem-solving skills including leading problem-solving teams
Self-Starter with the ability to work both independently and within a group/team environment
Knowledge and experience with full application/system development lifecycle
Knowledge of TOGAF Architecture Standards
Experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) methods and implementation technologies such as web services
Proven leadership skills in working with senior-level management to guide decision making
Knowledge of Product Research and Development in the client or another company
Experience in dealing with external suppliers/vendors with respect to consultancy and/or purchase solutions
Knowledge of architecture frameworks, patterns, and reference architectures
Familiar with automotive Agile Framework, Rally, and other backlog management solutions
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with architecture governance processes and conducting architecture reviews and evaluations
Previous experience as architect on large scale product or enterprise initiatives
Self-researcher with ability to research a technology and provide insight to project team
Experience Required:
5+ years of architecture modeling methods experience to include:
Information Modelling (Conceptual, Logical)
Process Modelling (e.g. Process Flow, Critical Path, Swim lane)
Business Integration Models (e.g. Business and IT Landscape, Interfaces)
Architecture models (e.g. Zachman framework)
Diagramming (e.g. Rich Picture, Metaphors, Information Systems, Value streams)
5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience with Agile development methodology
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or Related