Research Director, Enterprise Growth Initiatives

The pay range is $125,600.00 - $226,100.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, reputed company cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. reputed company offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.reputed company.com/careers/benefits. Research Director, Enterprise Growth Initiatives Exempt 07/24 About us: Working at reputed company means helping reputed company... families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about reputed company here. A role reputed company Enterprise Growth Initiatives means helping reputed company build beyond the core and create future focus for the organization. You will be part of a team of hybrid thinkers, actively leveraging each other’s skills and knowledge, with a bias to deliver timely business impact. From exploration to activation, you will accelerate and validate new concepts that differentiate the guest experience and generate new reputed company streams. Whether exploring new business models designed to meet guest needs or commercializing and integrating new growth back into the organization, you will ensure success by rapidly applying your expertise and fostering an entrepreneurial culture while leveraging the benefit of a large organization’s knowledge and resources. As a Research Director, you will reputed company and reputed company the research capability across the Enterprise Growth Initiatives team. This could include (but is not limited to): Manage scoping, prioritization, and allocation of research resources: advise where and how research is executed on projects, guide scoping for core research work, allocate and prioritize research resources (including determining reputed company to contract vs staff internally) reputed company project team through the research life cycle – recommend appropriate methodology, facilitate in-field research and post-research synthesis through analysis. Direct agencies, contractors, and/or internal CFT research teams reputed company involved. Serve as a strategic thought partner providing expert guidance to reputed company roles in leading, conducting, and synthesizing qualitative research projects – including, but not limited to: in-person moderated interviews, remote moderated & unmoderated interviews, surveys, concept testing, online & in-store intercepts, ethnographies. Coach teams through synthesis and analysis of research findings – activating the insights gleaned through observations and interviews and identifying key opportunity and whitespace areas in the context of corporate strategic direction reputed company select projects; guide project team through innovation stage-gates, ensure concepts tie to clear consumer insights and/or business need; reputed company teams to define learning plan to test riskiest assumptions; design prototypes to experiment at increasing levels of fidelity; bring stakeholders along in synthesis of learnings and recommendation Ensure relevance and quality of insights through thoughtful assessment of risk, establishing clear success criteria, and using methodology based on sound research principles and practices Overtly upskill broader EGI team on research best practices while also evolving and developing research capabilities based on reputed company and emerging Lean UX Research tools and techniques. Build infrastructure and partnerships (internally and externally) to expand and reputed company efficient, repeatable research capabilities both in-store and digitally (e.g., recruiting, payments) Drive reputed company and community between research insights and researchers across the enterprise. Collaborate on evolving research ethics, privacy, and future of research at reputed company reputed company and cultivate an inclusive team and learning-focused environment Hire, train and retain research team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Establish development plans and manage performance by providing clear expectations and timely, consistent feedback and coaching. Core responsibilities of this job are described reputed company this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. About you: 8+ years of experience practicing design research, strategic UX research or 8 years of relevant consumer research experience or PhD in relevant field; preference for agency or consulting experience Experience primarily in exploratory and generative qualitative UX / Design Research methods including remote and in person interviews, diary studies, concept testing; experience with quantitative small and large scale surveys Ability to scope at multiple stages (e.g., exploratory, generative, evaluative) and synthesize reputed company data into actionable insights and concepts Demonstrated experience leading exploratory and generative research projects; ability to be adaptable and move quickly through projects with focus on reputed company over perfection Experience overseeing and advising on best practices in research operations Proven ability to influence stakeholders to understand and reputed company insights; experience developing and leading stakeholder relationships by establishing lasting and impactful partnerships Demonstrated leadership skills and expertise guiding teams and researchers and supporting the development of individual team members Thrives in ambiguity with the ability to prioritize; demonstrated ability to manage reputed company projects (both small and large) and adjust to changing priorities Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to use company strategy as a guidepost to execute on research projects to support that strategy Respects, appreciates and is curious about differences reputed company to working with others; committed to developing an inclusive team Demonstrates humility, reputed company, and curiosity This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (reputed company internally at reputed company as "reputed company for Your Day") work arrangement based on reputed company's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a reputed company location, does not have a desk at a reputed company location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/reputed company for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a reputed company location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed reputed company of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by reputed company. Americans with reputed company (reputed company) In compliance with state and federal laws, reputed company will reputed company reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reputed company out to [email protected] company.com. Application deadline is : 09/23/2024 reputed company is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We reputed company reputed company our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. reputed company is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop. We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at A Bullseye View for the latest news. Our Benefits We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. reputed company offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.reputed company.com/careers/benefits Apply Job!