AI-First Global Data Analytics & BI Director

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan seeks a senior analytics leader to orchestrate the strategic integration of data strategy, BI, reporting, and CX analytics into a unified, global team of internal and external partners. This role drives transformation by building an AI-first insights engine and challenging traditional approaches to deliver actionable business results.

You will design the future organization, manage a blended workforce, and lead the shift toward proactive, predictive analytics that

Qualifications

• Transformational leadership to guide global, cross-functional teams.
• Experience with generative AI and modern visualization platforms.
• Ability to challenge senior executive thinking with data.
• Partner across corporate skill teams and external partners.
• Manage blended internal/external teams during organizational change.
• Hands-on builder who collaborates with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic integration of data strategy, BI, and analytics into a global team.
• Design a global 30+ person analytics organization and governance.
• Orchestrate employee-vendor ecosystem to empower high-value work.
• Advance AI-first insights and proactive business intelligence.
• Collaborate with Ford tech teams to migrate to cloud-native platforms.

Skills

Transformational Leadership & Vision

AI-First Technical Vision

Proactive Advisory & Influence

Collaborative Relationship Builder

Resource Orchestration

Hands-on Execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Business

Advanced Degree (Master’s) in Data Science, Engineering, or MBA with analytical focus

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

AI agents

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan seeks a senior analytics leader to orchestrate the strategic integration of data strategy, BI, reporting, and CX analytics into a unified, global team of internal and external partners. This role drives transformation by building an AI-first insights engine and challenging traditional approaches to deliver actionable business results.

You will design the future organization, manage a blended workforce, and lead the shift toward proactive, predictive analytics that