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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Do you believe data tells the real story? We do! Redefining mobility requires quality data, metrics and analytics, as well as insightful interpreters and analysts. That's where **Global Data Insight & Analytics** makes an impact. We advise leadership on business conditions, customer needs and the competitive landscape. With our support, key decision makers can act in meaningful, positive ways. Join us and use your data expertise and analytical skills to drive evidence-based, timely decision making. **Position is full-time, HYBRID, and requires employees adapt a hybrid schedule in Dearborn, MI offices.** In essence, the GDI&A Ingestion Business Intelligence/Product Owner acts as a champion for data-driven initiatives, ensuring that valuable insights are generated, effectively communicated, and used to improve business outcomes. They are a blend of business strategist, project manager, and data advocate. Product Strategy & Vision: + Defining the product vision: + They articulate a clear vision for the data product or project, outlining its long-term goals and how it will contribute to the overall business strategy. This involves understanding market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs. Developing the product roadmap: + They create a prioritized roadmap outlining the features, functionalities, and timelines for delivering the product or project. This roadmap is often iterative and adapts based on feedback and market changes. + Market analysis and competitive research: + They stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to inform product strategy and ensure the product remains competitive and relevant. Defining key performance indicators (KPIs): + They identify the metrics that will measure the success of the product or project, such as user engagement, data accuracy, business impact, and return on investment (ROI). Project Management & Execution: Prioritization and backlog management: + They manage a backlog of features and improvements, prioritizing them based on business value, feasibility, and user needs. This often involves using agile methodologies like Scrum. Resource allocation: + They work with the GDI&A team to allocate resources (data scientists, engineers, analysts) effectively to ensure timely project completion. Stakeholder management: + They collaborate closely with various stakeholders across the organization, including business units, senior management, and the technical team, to gather requirements, communicate progress, and manage expectations. Requirement gathering and analysis: 1. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into clear, actionable requirements for the development team. Risk management: + They identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact the project's success, such as data quality issues, technical challenges, or delays. Communication and reporting: + They regularly communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and meetings. Data & Analytics Focus: Data understanding and governance: + They have a strong understanding of the data landscape within the organization and ensure data quality, accessibility, and governance. Insight generation and interpretation: + They work with the data science team to interpret data insights and translate them into actionable recommendations for the business. Data visualization and storytelling: + They ensure that data insights are presented in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to stakeholders, often using visualizations and storytelling techniques. + Minimum: Bachelor degree in Analytics, Mathematics or related. + Preferred: Masters degree in Analytics, Mathematics or related. + 2+ years of exposure to cloud applications. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions. + Product management experience: Understanding of product development lifecycles, agile methodologies, and product strategy. + Project management skills: Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively. + Excellent communication and presentation skills: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. + Business acumen: Understanding of business processes, strategies, and the ability to align data products with business objectives. + Technical proficiency: While not necessarily a data scientist, a basic understanding of data analysis techniques and technologies is beneficial. 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD This position is a range of salary grades 6-8. 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. **Requisition ID** : 41467