Manager Consumer Insights Transformation Innovation

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold\u00ae, Brownberry\u00ae or Oroweat\u00ae bread? A Thomas\u2019\u00ae English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee\u00ae, Entenmann\u2019s\u00ae or Marinela\u00ae cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-SO1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $91,500 - $119,000 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k \u0026amp; Company Match Position Summary: Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) is transforming\u00a0to accelerate brand growth.\u00a0\u00a0As part of the\u00a0Marketing Center of Excellence (MCOE)\u00a0group reporting\u00a0to the Director\u00a0of Consumer Insights\u00a0(CI),\u00a0Transformation,\u00a0the\u00a0Manager\u00a0will contribute to building a consumer obsession culture at BBU. The focus will be\u00a0Innovation pipeline 3+ years out, cross-and portfolio transformation, leaning into\u00a0advancements of AI-driven solutions.\u00a0\u00a0 Key Responsibilities: CI for Advanced Innovation: \u00a0experienced insights\u00a0innovation professional who has principles and perspective on how to deliver best-in-class innovation insight gathering and\u00a0testing, with the people skills to galvanize others around the learning and pushing to action plans.\u00a0 CI Transformation: \u00a0Embrace\u00a0changing\u00a0CI ways of working\u00a0given the acceleration of\u00a0AI\u00a0tools.\u00a0Critically assess and\u00a0identify\u00a0opportunities to use\u00a0AI-assisted\u00a0insights, automation, and advanced analytics\u00a0to improve insight speed and quality.\u00a0Willingness to experiment with tools to gauge their value for insights and BBU.\u00a0Support\u00a0adoption\u00a0of new CI processes, tools, and\u00a0AI-enabled\u00a0methods\u00a0through\u00a0training and enablement materials.\u00a0 Operating Model, Governance \u0026amp; AI Stewardship\u00a0 Support\u00a0frameworks for intake, prioritization, governance, and insight quality.\u00a0 Responsible AI usage, including validation, accuracy checks, privacy, and human oversight.\u00a0 Ability to drive\u00a0alignment with\u00a0partners prior to launching research.\u00a0 Leadership Competencies: Adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different situations.\u00a0 Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its\u202fobjectives.\u00a0 Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.\u00a0 Makes\u202fsense\u202fof complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.\u00a0 Education and Work History: Bachelor\u2019s degree in business, psychology, social studies, anthropology, or similar,\u00a0Data \u0026amp; Analytics, Information Systems, Strategy, or related fields required.\u00a0Master\u2019s degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience required, preference for 7+\u00a0years in an insights function or role, with increasing focus on\u00a0innovation insights\u00a0solutions. Experience showing career growth\u00a0and personal\u00a0upskilling\u00a0in the field of consumer Insights, with a passion for human insights to understand consumer decisions.\u00a0 Experienced\u00a0insights professional\u00a0focused on innovation. Principles and perspective on how to deliver best-in-class innovation insight gathering and testing, with the people skills to galvanize others around the learning and pushing to action plans.\u00a0 Experience of\u00a0using\u00a0AI\u00a0tools.\u00a0 A self-starter able to follow\u00a0structured processes and timelines with little supervision. Proven ability to manage complexity and problem-solve.\u00a0 Ability to work effectively\u00a0and positively with teams.\u00a0 Positive, curious,\u00a0creative\u00a0and innovative thinker with the ability to energize,\u00a0influence, and\u00a0work effectively.\u00a0 Computer skills and\u00a0proficiency\u00a0with PowerPoint, Excel, and other software/applications.\u00a0 Domestic Travel: 10-20%\u00a0 The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u00a0Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.