Manager, Integrated Services Research

Ford Motor Company

. Manage the execution and reporting of all consumer and design research projects supporting Integrated Services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and executing consumer and design research projects, with a strong focus on market research methodologies and analytics. Capable of translating complex data into actionable insights while ensuring alignment with business objectives and maintaining data integrity.

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Market Research ExperienceResearch Methodology ProficiencyData Analysis SkillsProject LeadershipCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Sampling TechniquesResearch Data StructureAdvanced Market Research AnalyticsQualitative ResearchQuantitative Research

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeambuildingNegotiation SkillsStrategic ThinkingMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

GCI Knowledge Management SystemAuroraAriba

Industry Keywords

Consumer ResearchDesign ResearchGlobal Business AcumenResearch Project Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the execution and reporting of all consumer and design research projects supporting Integrated Services
Serve as an SME on services research and provide consultation and guidance to global GCI personnel
Interface with the IS GM Coordinator team member to understand the IS roadmap and research priorities
Manage the design, execution, analysis and reporting of global services and design research projects
Contribute to an annual research plan supporting key skill team objectives
Liaise with key internal IS clients to ensure customer information requirements are met
Manage outsourced research supplier staff and ensure study design, execution, analytics and data integrity align with business objectives and company standards globally
Use appropriate internal tools to conduct and manage in-house projects
Manage supplier distribution of reports and presentations and publish them to the GCI Knowledge Management System (Lighthouse)
Manage assigned budget
Follow GCI project initiation (Aurora and Ariba), bidding and billing procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required (Market Research, Stats, Math, Sociology, or Anthropology preferred but not required)
Minimum of 5 years of market research experience required
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, including sampling, methods, analysis
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Strong global business acumen
Strong interpersonal, teambuilding, and negotiating skills
Strong project leadership and coordination abilities
Ability to multitask and handle multiple assignments simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
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