Manager AI Strategy

Conagra Brands seeks experienced and driven technologists with a robust blend of business acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and technical expertise in analytics, big data, machine learning, and generative artificial intelligence. Reporting to the Senior Director of AI Strategy, you will play a key role in operationalizing the vision and strategy set for Generative AI for our Commercial organization. You will work intimately with our technical and business teams to facilitate the successful deployment and scaling of AI solutions.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Implementation: Work with the Senior Director to understand the broader AI vision and contribute to the development and execution of specific tactical plans and projects.

• AI Advocacy: Promote the importance and potential of Generative AI within Conagra; showcase the art of the possible and ensure alignment with our overarching goals.

• Dynamic AI Workshops: Facilitate workshop sessions to explore opportunities and use-cases, determining how generative AI can be used to drive value for us.

• AI Pilot Development: Guide business use-cases from ideation, through vision building and scoping, all the way to closure and into delivery.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work directly with IT, Data Science, product teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to align on AI-driven product roadmaps to ensure successful implementation.

• Change Facilitation: Support initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption of Generative AI solutions, by assisting with training and communication efforts.

• Market Insights: Stay informed about the changing landscape of Generative AI and provide insights to ensure our strategy remains cutting-edge.

• Value Tracking: Collaborate with analytics and business teams to monitor and showcase the tangible benefits and results of Generative AI projects.

What You Bring

• 7 years of experience producing high quality, well-regarded insights & analytics work.

• Experience in analytics, AI/ML technology required.

• Previous experience in strategic roles, within technology-intensive sectors. Collaboration experience with technical teams such as IT and Data Science.

• Solid comprehension of the possible effects and applications of Generative AI.

• Experience initiating and managing technically sophisticated projects involving big data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

• Partner, influence and rally stakeholders across different levels.

• Experience promoting change and adoption in intricate organizational landscapes.

Days in the office: 3

Located in downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, our corporate headquarters is in the landmark Merchandise Mart building, with access to public transit, and several options for dining and shopping in the area.

We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

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Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

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:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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. ​