Manager Business Services - Automation, Data & AI

Manager Business Services - Automation, Data & AI Conagra Brands - 3.5 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time $107,000 - $156,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Gym membership Qualifications Jira Resource allocation Employee onboarding Databricks Azure Business intelligence Computer Science Cloud data warehouses Automation Vendor management 5 years Engineering Bachelor's degree in business Six Sigma methodology implementation Information Systems Performance management Snowflake Change management Team development Hiring Technical solutions implementation Analysis skills Bachelor's degree in engineering Presentation skills Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Team management Mentoring Vendor relationship management

SAP S/4HANA

Scalability Agile software development Business requirements Lean management Senior level SAP BusinessObjects Training AI Onboarding process management Business Bachelor's degree in computer science Process management Leadership Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Progress tracking (project management tasks) Analytics Stakeholder management Full Job Description Location Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America Category IT & Business Services Job Id Req-037455 Job Type Full time Office Hybrid (1-4 days in office) Reporting to the Global Business Services Center of Excellence Director, you will lead the build and execution arm of the Global Business Services Center of Excellence. You will translate approved solution designs into high‑quality automation and data solutions by leading internal development teams, overseeing offshore partners, and expanding enterprise automation, artificial intelligence, and data engineering capabilities that deliver measurable business outcomes. A Taste of Your Responsibilities 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. Ingredients Required for Your Success 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. Number of Days in

Office:

3 #LI-Hybrid #

LI-MSL Compensation Pay Range:

$107,000-$156,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

Health:

Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

Wealth:

Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

Growth:

Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

Balance:

Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.