Ricardo · 23 hours ago
Lead of Strategy Execution & Insight
Van Buren Township, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expRicardo is a trusted global engineering services partner for clean and efficient integrated propulsion and energy systems. The Lead of Strategy Execution & Insight will incubate and grow a new internal capability focused on strategy-driven engineering consulting, leading the development and delivery of strategic services that enhance the technical offerings of the Automotive and Industrial group.
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Responsibilities
Establish and lead an internal strategic services team, starting within ELE/FC and scaling across A&I based on demand and opportunity
Define the function’s roadmap, service offerings, operating model, and success metrics
Align strategic services with A&I’s growth priorities and the end-to-end capability across A&I and PP, working closely with GS and technical leaders
Develop a portfolio of high-value technology and product focused strategic services, including: Should-Cost Analysis & Relative Cost Analysis, Product Benchmarking, Technology Roadmapping, Market Entry and Positioning Strategy, Supply Chain, Cost Optimization and Operations Optimization
Create reusable internal tools, frameworks, and playbooks to scale delivery across teams
Pilot and refine offerings within live projects, ensuring value delivery and alignment with client and business needs
Integrate strategic thinking into engineering workflows, proposals, and project scoping efforts
Lead and mentor a cross-functional team, balancing delivery, business development, and IP creation
Proactively identify talent needs, justify resourcing, and drive recruitment aligned with growth
Foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture within the strategy team and across A&I
Support internal and external strategic initiatives, acting as a key partner to GS leadership
Assist in proposal development and client engagement to unlock new markets and opportunities
Guide clients through high-uncertainty decision-making in areas like electrification, hydrogen, and regulatory shifts
Qualification
Required
10+ years in engineering consulting, product strategy, or industrial innovation
Strong understanding of the automotive and industrial sectors, with focus on electrification, hydrogen, or energy systems
Experience building teams, launching new services, or leading cross-functional initiatives
Proven ability to deliver market analysis, techno-economic studies, or strategic roadmaps
Very strong sense of ownership and accountability in achieving sector's pipeline and OI targets, with an entrepreneurial mindset to grow business
Professional approach; exudes expertise and credibility
Sound strategic thinker; possesses vision of what could be; ability to identify opportunities; ability to close deals efficiently; nimbleness in thinking; initiator of improvements
Strong but customer-aware negotiation skills; track record of building high-performing teams; ability to influence
Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task
Excellent presentation and communication skills; ability to condense complex issues into succinct messages for both internal and external communication; astute stakeholder management, both internally and externally
Strong problem solving, analytical and listening skills
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, matrix organization
Benefits
Support for your physical and mental health
Company
Ricardo
Ricardo is a advisory firm that offers engineering consulting services and solutions to build on sustainable technological innovation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-11Acquired
1962-04-05IPO
Leadership Team
Graham Ritchie
Chief Executive Officer
Judith Cottrell
Group Chief Financial Officer
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