Director Data Science Rotational Program Jobs in Chicago, IL

Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America's leading branded food companies!

Conagra Brands has the most energized, highest-impact culture in food. Our employees persistently challenge and disrupt marketplace/business conventions and we are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins, and consistent results.

Why should you kick off your career with Conagra?

• You don't have to stress about getting to your new city or where you're going to live. Relocation provided for those who live >50 miles from their new worksite.

• Professional development opportunities throughout your career

• Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company

• Generous 401k company contribution + matching

• Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits that start on Day One

• Build community, grow professionally, and champion inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in April

• Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday

Is the Demand Science Rotational Program right for you?

Are you excited by data and translating analytics into marketplace predictions? We will provide you with in-depth experience into consumer insights and demand forecasting at a diverse, fast paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization. Your skill set will be enhanced by exposing you to an array of skilled Insights and Analytics professionals.

This program is structured to last roughly 2 years and will allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. You can expect 3 rotations throughout our Insights & Analytics organization. Rotations may include, but are not limited to: Behavioral Science, Demand Forecasting, Predictive Science, Demand Planning, Analytics and Capabilities. You can also expect to:

• Gain hands-on experience synthesizing our expansive catalog of data sources, including syndicated data, social listening, sales, and forecasting.

• Learn how to partner with business process owners to analyze, design, and implement systematic processes and process improvements.

• Discover how to lead monthly forecasting process by working with partners in sales, brand, supply chain, and finance to produce a forecast reflective of trends and future initiatives.

• Collaborate with various Insights & Analytics professionals to create data-driven recommendations and stories to share and influence cross-functional business decisions.

• Develop capabilities for analytic approaches that are used to sense, shape, and predict demand to drive superior marketplace relevance and success.

• Receive coaching and guidance from a program leader, functional manager, and peer sponsor.

Do you have what it takes?

• You will complete your Bachelor's degree no later than June 2027

• You have a general understanding of business, financial concepts, and theory behind processes

• You desire to be a leader and grow within the Insights & Analytics organization

• You have a passion for data and problem solving with the ability to convert analytic results into value-added strategies

• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and can effectively analyze data, develop insights, and communicate recommendations through clear, compelling presentations

• You have proven leadership abilities (i.e. collaboration, influencing, agility & critical thinking, self-starting, etc.)

We want you to bring your whole self to work and value diversity and inclusion:

• Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+

• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index

• Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine

• Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation's 50 most civic-minded companies

• Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

This job posting is an "Evergreen Requisition" designed to gather talent for current or future open positions. It Is a way for Conagra to expedite the hiring process when there is a need to fill that type of role. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest in a particular job function within Conagra. Your application will be reviewed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist who may reach out to learn more about your career interests, and how that may best fit with Conagra. In addition to submitting your resume to an Evergreen Requisition, we encourage you to create a job search agent to be alerted when positions in your areas of interest become available.

Compensation

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.