Conagra Brands

Manager, Automations, Data and AI

Conagra Brands

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: OmahaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,000 - $156,000 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Own execution of automation and data solutions once designs are approved, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement in development velocity, solution quality, and long‑term maintainability.
  • Direct task allocation, progress tracking, and quality reviews across all build activities.
  • Monitor productivity, quality metrics, and rework trends to identify and implement improvements.
  • Act as the primary execution decision maker for development sequencing and resource planning within the Global Business Services Center of Excellence build function.
  • Partner with Enterprise Artificial Intelligence and Enablement teams to leverage enterprise platforms, services, and governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to support solution adoption, including transition‑to‑run planning, user training, and post‑deployment support.
  • Lead and develop internal automation developers and data engineers.
  • Provide day‑to‑day direction for offshore automation developers and support partners.
  • Manage hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
  • Mentor team members to strengthen technical, analytical, and delivery skills.
  • Foster a culture focused on quality, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
  • Coordinate knowledge transfer between offshore and internal teams while reducing long‑term dependency on third‑party resources.
  • Establish and enforce data engineering practices, code quality standards, and reusable components.
  • Build data engineering capabilities that support automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence initiatives using enterprise‑approved platforms.
  • Lead development of reusable data products, datasets, and solution components.
  • Enable integrated automation and data solutions that deliver business insights.
  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and information technology partners.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, business, or a related field.
  • Five or more years of experience in automation, software engineering, or data engineering roles.
  • Three or more years of people leadership or team management experience.
  • Experience leading internal teams and working with offshore or third‑party development partners.
  • Strong understanding of automation platforms such as UiPath.
  • Experience working with agile delivery methodologies; Jira experience preferred.
  • Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Strong communication skills, including presenting to leadership.
  • Demonstrated success driving change and influencing outcomes across teams.
  • Exposure to modern cloud analytics and data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or Azure Artificial Intelligence Services.
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, business process management, or Six Sigma preferred.
  • Exposure to enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP R/3, SAP S/4, business intelligence, and Business Objects preferred.
  • Experience with vendor and statement of work management, including offshore partner oversight, service level agreement management, and cost optimization preferred.
  • Experience integrating automation with data and analytics solutions preferred.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Wellness incentive program
  • Mental wellbeing support
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Bonus incentive opportunity
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee resource groups
  • On-demand learning
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid-time off
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible work-schedules
  • Volunteer opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
automationdata engineeringsoftware engineeringagile delivery methodologiesprocess improvementcloud analyticsdata platformsautomation platformsscalable technical solutionsvendor management
Soft Skills
people leadershipteam managementcommunicationmentoringcollaborationchange managementproblem-solvingrelationship buildingknowledge sharingdecision making