Manager Consumer Insights Transformation Innovation

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® 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 & Company Match Position Summary: Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) is transforming to accelerate brand growth. As part of the Marketing Center of Excellence (MCOE) group reporting to the Director of Consumer Insights (CI), Transformation, the Manager will contribute to building a consumer obsession culture at BBU. The focus will be Innovation pipeline 3+ years out, cross-and portfolio transformation, leaning into advancements of AI-driven solutions. Key Responsibilities: CI for Advanced Innovation: experienced insights innovation professional who has 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. CI Transformation: Embrace changing CI ways of working given the acceleration of AI tools. Critically assess and identify opportunities to use AI-assisted insights, automation, and advanced analytics to improve insight speed and quality. Willingness to experiment with tools to gauge their value for insights and BBU. Support adoption of new CI processes, tools, and AI-enabled methods through training and enablement materials. Operating Model, Governance & AI Stewardship Support frameworks for intake, prioritization, governance, and insight quality. Responsible AI usage, including validation, accuracy checks, privacy, and human oversight. Ability to drive alignment with partners prior to launching research. Leadership Competencies: Adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different situations. Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve itsobjectives. Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Makessenseof complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Education and Work History: Bachelor's degree in business, psychology, social studies, anthropology, or similar, Data & Analytics, Information Systems, Strategy, or related fields required. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience required, preference for 7+ years in an insights function or role, with increasing focus on innovation insights solutions. Experience showing career growth and personal upskilling in the field of consumer Insights, with a passion for human insights to understand consumer decisions. Experienced insights professional focused 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. Experience of using AI tools. A self-starter able to follow structured processes and timelines with little supervision. Proven ability to manage complexity and problem-solve. Ability to work effectively and positively with teams. Positive, curious, creative and innovative thinker with the ability to energize, influence, and work effectively. Computer skills and proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and other software/applications. Domestic Travel: 10-20% 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. Reasonable 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.