Conagra Brands is seeking a Data Principal to lead the strategy and delivery of data, analytics, automation, and AI capabilities across critical business areas. In this role, you will partner closely with senior business and technology leaders to translate strategic priorities into scalable solutions that improve decision-making, operational performance, and innovation.
Reporting to the VP, Information Technology, you will own a portfolio of data, automation, and AI initiatives, including strategy, roadmap, prioritization, and value realization. You will play a highly visible role in advancing enterprise data capabilities by connecting business needs with modern platforms and driving solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
This role is ideal for a leader who can combine business partnership, portfolio ownership, and technical direction to turn enterprise data strategy into practical, high-impact execution at scale.
What You Will Do- Define and lead the data, analytics, automation, and AI strategy for assigned business areas, aligned to enterprise priorities and measurable outcomes
- Partner with senior business and functional leaders to shape priorities, align investments, and ensure solutions support business needs
- Own and lead a portfolio of initiatives, including roadmap development, investment prioritization, and value realization
- Deliver measurable business impact by connecting data, analytics, and automation to core business processes and decisions
- Identify and address data and process gaps that limit speed, visibility, or effectiveness
- Balance speed, scalability, and long-term sustainability to maximize value delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of data products, automation solutions, and AI capabilities
- Establish clear ownership and accountability across product lifecycle, prioritization, and outcomes
- Oversee roadmap execution, cross-team dependencies, and alignment with enterprise initiatives
- Provide technical leadership across data engineering, analytics, and AI enablement
- Establish standards for data quality, governance, security, and responsible AI
- Build and lead a high-performing team of data, engineering, and solution professionals
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior business and technology leadership
- Manage external vendors and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements
What You Will Bring- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- 12+ years of experience in data, analytics, automation, or related technology domains
- 5+ years of experience leading teams and delivering enterprise-scale initiatives
- Proven track record of driving data, analytics, or AI solutions in complex, matrixed organizations
- Strong business acumen across functions such as Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, or Operations
- Experience translating business needs into technology solutions and delivering measurable outcomes
- Hands-on experience with modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies
- Familiarity with enterprise systems such as SAP and related platforms
- Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, security, and responsible AI practices
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, and large-scale portfolios
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, tradeoffs, and business value
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build relationships, and drive results through collaboration and influence
Compensation Pay Range:$135,000-$200,000
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 BenefitsWe 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
