Circana · 1 week ago
VP of Automation Strategy & Planning
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expCircana is a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging, seeking a visionary leader for the VP of Automation Strategy & Planning role. This executive position is key to driving operational efficiency through advanced automation capabilities and managing a transformative program across various teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead the overall automation program, including strategic prioritization of initiatives across core tech projects and micro-automations
Track progress and quantify benefits to ensure alignment with business objectives and timelines, with a primary focus on capability building and innovation
Push the boundaries of innovation by exploring and advocating for the "art of the possible" in automation technologies
Identify and develop new capabilities and opportunities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Manage the standardization of tools, methodologies, and approaches across the entire program portfolio to promote consistency, efficiency, and scalability
Oversee the development and sharing of best practices in automation
Facilitate bi-weekly interlock calls between Operations, Technology Partners, and other key stakeholders
Coordinate dependencies between large-scale core tech projects and rapid micro-automation implementations to mitigate risks and ensure seamless integration
Proactively identify, assess, and manage portfolio-level risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard program delivery and value realization
Build and lead a high-performing Leadership team to oversee the program and resource hub for automation initiatives
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for program success, such as capability growth, automation velocity, and value creation
Work closely with executive leadership to align program with broader organizational goals, including evolving operator roles from manual tasks to strategic activities like building automations and handling exceptions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in program management, automation strategy, or digital transformation, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role (e.g., VP or Director level)
Proven track record in managing large-scale initiatives in data-driven or operations-intensive environments, ideally within consulting, technology, or market research firms
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Deep expertise in automation technologies, including RPA, ETL, ML/AI, and LLMs
Experience with leading automation platforms and agile methodologies for high-velocity delivery
Exceptional strategic thinking and innovation mindset, with the ability to 'push thinking on the art of the possible.'
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including facilitating executive-level interlocks
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive standardization in complex portfolios
Demonstrated success in building automation capabilities and delivering operational efficiencies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 20%)
Preferred
Master's degree (e.g., MBA) preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Circana
Circana consults on the complexities of customer behavior.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Vestar Capital Partners
2024-04-23Private Equity· $1.2B
Leadership Team
Stuart Aitken
President and CEO of Circana
Holly Knightly
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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