Test Data Management Specialist

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience, and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

We are seeking an experienced Test Data Management (TDM) professional familiar with Optim on z/OS and distributed systems to help develop and implement TDM processes within Ford Credit. The candidate will collaborate closely and continuously with teams to develop and implement TDM solutions to anonymize and refresh data in the test environments as needed.

What you will do...

• Work hands on with TDM software to capture, anonymize, subset and refresh data in test environments.

• Creating consistent and repeatable/automated processes to support TDM needs.

• Partner with Architects, Infrastructure, and IT Product teams across the organization.

• Help establish TDM procedures to ensure production data is always anonymized prior to being refreshed in lower environments.

• Conduct TDM knowledge sharing and best practices sessions to help build TDM acumen amongst team members.

• Create and maintain TDM support documentation as needed.

• Follow audit controls to ensure best practices with handling PII/SPII data.

You'll have....

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related scientific field

• 2+ years of experience with IBM OptimTDM software in a distributed environment

• 2+ years of experience using IBM OptimTDM software for masking and data captures

• 2+ years of experience with relational DBMS

• 2+ years of experience in a Database Administrator role

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience using IBM Optim TDM software for masking and data captures for VSAM/Seq. datasets

• Effective spoken and written communication to explain TDM information to a technical and non-technical audience

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment and an Agile mindset

• Demonstrated ability to learn and become productive in new concepts quickly

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? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 24003