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Enterprise Data Architect

Lake Angelus, MI, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

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12 Months

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Key Responsibilities:

Integration Architecture & Solution Design

Architect end‐to‐end integrations between OEM systems, Dealer Connect Network, and DMS platforms (Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, Tekion, Dealertrack, PBS, etc.).
Define integration patterns (API, EDI, flat file, event‐driven, streaming) and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Develop logical and physical architecture diagrams, data flow maps, and integration blueprints.
Establish API governance, versioning, and lifecycle management for dealer‐facing services.
Ensure integrations support real‐time, near‐real‐time, and batch processing as required by business functions.

Dealer Connect Network Ownership

Serve as the technical authority for the Dealer Connect Network architecture, connectivity standards, and security models.
Oversee onboarding, certification, and compliance of dealer systems and third‐party vendors.
Define network segmentation, VPN/secure tunnel requirements, and data‐exchange protocols.

DMS Integration Strategy & Governance

Lead the strategy for integrating with multiple DMS providers across North America.
Define canonical data models for service, parts, sales, repair orders, warranty, and customer data.
Ensure consistent data mapping, transformation, and validation across all DMS integrations.
Manage DMS vendor relationships and technical certification processes.

Program & Project Leadership

Partner with program managers, business owners, and systems integrators to deliver integration workstreams.
Provide architectural oversight for new dealer‐facing applications, service lane tools, and digital retail platforms.
Review technical designs, integration specifications, and vendor deliverables for compliance and quality.
Support multi‐year modernization initiatives involving cloud migration, API modernization, and data platform upgrades.

Security, Compliance & Data Protection

Ensure all integrations adhere to OEM security standards, data‐privacy regulations, and customer‐data protection requirements.
Implement secure API gateways, OAuth2/OpenID Connect, tokenization, and encryption standards.
Conduct risk assessments for dealer connectivity and third‐party integrations.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

Provide Level‐3 architectural support for integration issues impacting dealers or enterprise systems.
Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and scalability of dealer integrations.
Establish monitoring, logging, and observability standards for dealer‐connected systems.

Required Experience & Must‐Have Skills
Education

Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Master''s degree preferred.

Experience

10+ years in integration architecture, enterprise architecture, or solution design roles.
5+ years working with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and automotive retail ecosystems.
Strong experience with API architecture, microservices, integration platforms (MuleSoft, Apigee, IBM API Connect, Boomi, etc.).
Experience designing secure dealer/OEM connectivity solutions (VPN, MPLS, SD‐WAN, Zero Trust).
Proven background working with dealer networks, OEM systems, and third‐party integrators.

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of DMS data models (RO, parts, service, sales, accounting).
Expertise in REST APIs, SOAP, GraphQL, EDI, and event‐driven architectures (Kafka, MQ).
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and hybrid integration patterns.
Familiarity with automotive retail systems: CRM, digital retailing, service lane tools, warranty systems.
Strong documentation skills: architecture diagrams, sequence flows, integration specs.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
Ability to lead cross‐functional teams and influence without direct authority.
High ownership, urgency, and problem‐solving mindset.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Local to the Auburn Hills area or willing to be onsite everyday.
Experience in automotive OEM environments (Clients, GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, etc.).
Strong understanding of dealer operations and the impact of system changes on service, sales, and parts.
Comfortable working in fast‐paced, multi‐stakeholder enterprise environments.

Decision‐Making Authority

Full authority over integration architecture, patterns, and technical standards.
Authority to approve or reject vendor technical designs and DMS integration approaches.
Escalation of major architectural decisions to enterprise architecture leadership.

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Dice Id: 10115258
Position Id: 26-00939
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