Manager, Integrated Services Research

RiseMe; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Holidays and time off

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Manager, Integrated Services Research to lead the execution and reporting of consumer and design research projects across the Integrated Services division. You will act as an SME, consult with global teams, and manage outsourced projects and suppliers, translating insights into business actions.

This leadership role requires 5+ years in market research, strong analytics, and experience in design and service research.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of market research experience with proficiency in sampling, methodology, data structure and advanced analytics.
• Experience with design and service/experience research is essential.
• Strong ability to translate findings into actionable insights and communicate them clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence decisions.
• Ability to think systemically, strategically and analytically while executing decisively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution and reporting of consumer and design research projects for Integrated Services.
• Serve as an SME on services research and provide guidance to global teams.
• Interface with internal clients to understand research priorities and requirements.
• Lead design, execution, analysis and reporting of global services and design research projects.
• Contribute to an annual research plan and manage supplier relationships and budgets.

Skills

Market research

Sampling

Methodology

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Market Research or related field

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Role summary

Ford is seeking a Manager, Integrated Services Research to manage the execution and reporting of consumer and design research projects for their Integrated Services division. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of market research experience with proficiency in sampling, methodology, data structure, and advanced analytics, including essential experience in design and service/experience research. The manager will serve as an SME, consult with global teams, interface with internal clients, manage outsourced projects and suppliers, and contribute to an annual research plan. The position emphasizes translating analytical findings into actionable insights and requires strong systemic, strategic, and analytical thinking with decisive execution. This is a hybrid, leadership level 6 position with a salary range of $115,500-$218,100 annually.

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Launched in 2023, Integrated Services creates and markets new customer experiences by integrating hardware, software and services across Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro. These products and services allow Ford's retail and commercial customers to customize their vehicles like never before with OTA (over-the-air)-driven experiences that grow better over time. Ford is developing leadership at the forefront of connected, digital platforms that will revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function, the way people interact with them, and the value those vehicles provide.

In this position...

This position is responsible for the business engagement and project management for research related to Integrated Services, ensuring customer insights are incorporated into Company decisions.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• The Integrated Services Research Manager will:
• Manage the execution and reporting of all consumer and design research projects supporting Integrated Services.
• Serve as an SME on all services research and provide consultation and guidance to global GCI personnel.
• Interface with IS GM Coordinator team member (TBD) to understand IS roadmap and research priorities.
• Manage the design, execution, analysis and reporting of global services and design research projects as needed by the business.
• Contribute to an annual research plan to support key skill team objectives.
• Liaise and interface with key internal clients in IS to ensure their customer information requirements are met.
• For outsourced projects, manage research supplier staff to ensure study design, execution, analytics and data integrity are aligned with business objectives and company standards globally.
• For inhouse projects, leverage the appropriate internal tools to conduct & manage the project.
• Manage supplier activity in the distribution of reports and presentations and the publishing of these to the GCI Knowledge Management System (“Lighthouse”).
• Manage assigned budget ($ amount TBD).
• Follow GCI project initiation (Aurora and Ariba), bidding and billing procedures.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree required (Market Research, Stats, Math, Sociology, or Anthropology preferred but not required)
• Minimum of 5 years of market research experience required with proficiency in sampling, research methodology, research data structure and advanced market research analytic techniques. Experience with design and service / experience research is essential.
• Working and applied knowledge of qualitative and qualitative research is essential, including sampling, methods, analysis.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with an ability to translate and communicate analytical research findings into actionable insights.
• Proven capability to think systemically, strategically, and analytically while executing decisively.
• Ability to integrate data and findings from a variety of data sources and present a holistic view of a position.

Even better, you may have...

• Strong global business acumen.
• Strong interpersonal, teambuilding, and negotiating skills with a can-do attitude and an ability to work well with internal Ford clients and suppliers.
• Strong project leadership and coordination abilities.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple assignments at the same time.

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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

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/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.