Manager Data Management Organization - ConAgra Foods : Job Details

Job Description Summary:

The Data Management Organization (DMO) is on a mission to be the trusted leader in data management, ensuring stability and excellence in both existing and emerging data landscapes while pioneering innovative governance solutions that reduce risk and empower our business partners to leverage data in ways that drive value for the organization. We are seeking a dynamic leader who is passionate about PROCESS and can think strategically about continuous improvement opportunities, while considering downstream impact on users. This individual thrives in agile, high-growth environments, values building a strong team culture, and is motivated to inspire others. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in redesigning processes to implement and sustain master data governance strategies effectively.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of DMO, you will lead a team of master data domain experts and collaborate with cross functional teams including but not limited to Operations, Enterprise Procurement, Plant Finance, R&D, IT, and third parties. You will identify, prioritize and mobilize continuous improvement initiatives and leverage data insights to evaluate and enhance the Health of the Service provided by DMO to stakeholders.

You will:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• Participate in strategy and business discussions to capture high-level needs and objectives.

• Challenge the status quo with a how might we mindset, driving innovation.

• Assess data quality measures, identify gaps, and recommend tools, techniques, and efficiencies.

• Deliver actionable recommendations that balance technical solutions with functional use cases for end users.

• Manage project plans, accounting for resources, timelines, and success criteria.

• Relay project progress, key milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and continued engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

• Employ critical thinking, agility, and resilience to overcome challenges and deliver results.

• Identify opportunities to expand DMO services to additional business areas.

• Stay informed on industry best practices and emerging technologies in data management and governance.

• Lead quarterly business reviews with key technology partners.

• Serve as a conflict resolution and escalation point for stakeholders.

• Motivate and develop the team to deliver excellence and efficiency while driving continuous improvement.

• Promote the development of business acumen within the team, fostering a deeper understanding of organizational goals, strategies, and the broader business context to enhance decision-making and impact.

• Foster collaboration within the DMO by aligning resources and facilitating problem-solving across teams to drive cohesive and effective outcomes

• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating complex business needs into clear technical requirements and facilitating productive, solution-oriented discussions.

• Partner with IT to evolve existing or deploy new technologies, ensuring thorough testing, validation, and seamless integration into existing systems to meet business needs effectively.

• Coordinate with IT to troubleshoot and resolve IT tool-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• 7+ years of relevant business experience in data management, project management, or CPG related fields

• Proven ability to work in project-driven environments, managing multiple priorities effectively

• Strong analytical, influence management, and team-building skills

• Proficiency in project management with a track record of delivering results

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with onsite work in Omaha 3 days per week: Tues, Weds & Thurs. Remote days are Monday and Friday with the ability to flex dates

• Availability for travel (approximately 10% of time)

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Compensation:

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees 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.