Hybrid Senior Manager – Customer Research

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About the role

  • Provide executive consultation to Networks CEO, Presidents and senior leaders on customer satisfaction trends and areas of opportunity for improvement.
  • Lead team of researchers, providing leadership and guidance to ensure their success.
  • Own the research and insights budget and supporting vendors and technology.
  • Co-ordination of the development of strategic customer satisfaction improvement plans.
  • Lead analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and presentation of findings in meaningful and easy to understand manner.
  • Lead collaboration with UX designers and developers for optimal and timely resolution of customer experience and recommendations.
  • Lead design and execution of focus groups, field trials, and survey studies with end users.
  • Lead heuristic expert evaluations and walkthroughs of customer feedback and insights across key touchpoints.
  • Manage research vendors on externally assisted projects.
  • Maintain quarterly reporting of JD Power rankings and NPS programming across Operating Companies and customer journeys.
  • Own NPS (Net Promoter Score) – CSAT (Customer Satisfaction), and other customer metrics.
  • Manage team of researchers, providing leadership and guidance to ensure their success.
  • Track customer satisfaction across all channels of interaction.
  • Review customer queries to determine root cause analysis and coordinate with teams to develop processes and products to mitigate such issues.
  • Represent the company at industry events and conferences, and participate in thought leadership initiatives to build the company's reputation as a leader in the energy industry.
  • Analyze customer feedback on product ranges and new releases.
  • Document processes and issues, as well as customer compliments and complaints at a macro and micro level.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of new processes and procedures for tracking and evaluating the results of research efforts.
  • Gain a deep understanding of the customer experience and lifecycle.
  • Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact.
  • Understand all company subsidiaries and product offerings.
  • Represent the company by speaking with customers to solicit feedback on services and performance.
  • Use customer insights and analytics to identify companywide improvements and present these to the team/senior stakeholder peers.
  • Develop measurement framework to grow and analyze customer satisfaction and engagement.

Requirements

  • BA in Research, Psychology or related field
  • Experience managing a research team
  • Minimum 12 years’ primary CX, research and or Marketing experience
  • Understanding of theories and principles of user-centered design, with an emphasis on mobile/native app design and connected experiences.
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
  • Experience building and running research practice supporting a diverse portfolio of products and services
  • Background with energy or utilities.
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills
  • Background in Design Thinking preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of customer engagement channels and experience in a similar industry
  • Extensive experience in gathering and interpreting customer experience information
  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
  • Skilled at working effectively across teams
  • Strong customer-centric values with a patient, upbeat and positive attitude
  • Good attention to detail, versatility, and organizational skills.
  • Track record of balancing analytical strategic thinking with quick decision-making, change management, and timely execution.
  • Strong strategic and customer focus with a clear understanding of the wider issues impacting the relevant markets.
  • Established track record of exceeding targets, KPI’s SLA’s, in a quality led, legislative compliant environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to motivate and communicate with others at all levels
  • Proven ability to generate continuous improvement in daily operations.
  • External awareness of the global utilities & other industry to identify opportunities for the Iberdrola group.
  • Data-driven mentality to approaching and prioritizing issues.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Able to adapt and succeed in a changing environment.
  • Passion for serving as the voice of the customer.
  • Requirement to travel within Iberdrola/Avangrid operating areas as appropriate.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off

Job title

Senior Manager – Customer Research

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$150,000 - $189,829 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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