Transportation Director jobs in Troy, MI

Job Family :
Research and Analysis Consulting

Travel Required :
Up to 25%

Clearance Required :
None

What You Will Do :

Operating as a Research Director, this position will be primarily responsible for leading the Transportation and Mobility insights advisory team within Guidehouse Insights' Technology Insights solution. This role aligns to the Associate Director level and will play a lead role in the delivery of innovative, high impact insights and consulting engagements.

The Research Director will lead workstreams across electric vehicles consulting projects, be primarily responsible for authoring compelling research content, building a portfolio of forward-thinking market insights, and spearhead the development of supporting data products. This is a high visibility role, and as such, the successful candidate should bring a deep understanding of the Transportation Transformation, including Electric vehicles, automated vehicles, fleet decarbonization, vehicle charging, mobility ecosystems, and other related topics. Suitable candidates also have a deep understanding of various commercial, policy and regulatory issues that impact the mobility value chain. Acting as the principal point of contact for clients and developing excellent client relationships, this role actively participate in expert forums, consortia, and associations to gain insights and build an international network. Principal Research Analysts are well-regarded, established experts concerning markets for emerging mobility ecosystem technologies. They should demonstrate the flexibility to pivot and respond quickly to a dynamic and evolving company culture and broader energy transition landscape.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Strategy, team management and operations (~35%)
  
  • Build, coach, and mentor a global team of subject matter experts
  • Provide line management support around business operations
• Develop and execute a growth strategy consistent with practice level and firm-wide goals and objectives
• Insights and Custom Project delivery (~30%)
  
  • Collect, synthesize, and translate information from varied sources into cohesive commentary on the market size potential and impacts of EVs and decarbonization technology trends
  • Lead the delivery of a portfolio of research reports, white papers, and other professional literature for a variety of audiences within the energy sector
  • Oversee the development of quantitative analyses and market forecasts
  • Develop roadmaps for future research to be published in a subscription service
• Knowledge management and learning (~10%)
  
  • Build and maintain a network of global contacts across the Transportation and Mobility sector
  • Conduct regular interviews with representatives of the industry stakeholders
  • Manage the Transportation and Insights' repository of knowledge
• Business development (~25%)
  
  • Market subscription services and expertise via press interactions, conference presentations, contributed articles to industry publications, and blogs
  • Shape, price, and deliver custom advisory engagements with clients
  • Work with business development staff to grow client relationships and client base
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the Guidehouse platform expand client opportunities

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As an Associate Director, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and client skills.

What You Will Need :

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in journalism, business, economics, engineering or related higher education qualifications; graduate degree preferred
• At least 7-10 years of relevant industry experience including relationships with relevant industry players with 4 years consulting experience
• Acts as a role model for continuous learning and development and challenges others to reflect and learn.
• Good self-management. Takes on high commitments and works to achieve results despite setbacks, showing resilience in the face of challenges and in the pursuit of improvement.
• Proven track record of client management and account growth
• Exceptional MS Office, writing, presentation, and interviewing skills
• Solid quantitative analysis, ability to create market models and forecasts using assumptions gleaned from research
• Proven analytical, critical, and creative thinker.
• Strong experience with project management and budget oversight.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Due to nature of client engagements, ship restrictions may apply
• Must currently reside in the USA
• The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described
• This position is open to candidates who will be associated (live within 50 miles) with one of the following offices: Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Arlington, VA; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN, Philadelphia, PA; Charlotte, NC; Huntsville, AL; or, Tampa, FL .
• The salary range for this role may vary based on relevant degree, work experience and physical location at time of hire
• Level of hire will be determined through Guidehouse interviewing process

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Master's degree in journalism, business, economics, engineering and/or related discipline
• 5 additional years of relevant industry or consulting experience excluding internships, co-ops and fellowships
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

During this recruitment process you will be given a case study for your completion and presentation.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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