Circana · 18 hours ago
Director of Value Realization (Automation Strategy & Planning)
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$0/yr - $167K/yr
8+ years expCircana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies. The Director of Value Realization will lead the design and implementation of value realization strategies for micro-automations, overseeing the development and deployment of automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and business impact.
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Responsibilities
Build and lead the end-to-end micro-automation value realization program, including governance, processes, and performance frameworks
Drive idea generation and sourcing across business units; establish mechanisms to capture, prioritize, and validate automation opportunities
Oversee rigorous business case development and benefit modeling to ensure initiatives deliver measurable impact
Manage the flow of approved ideas into Build Pods for rapid development and deployment, ensuring high velocity and quality delivery
Lead and mentor a team of Value Architects and Build Pod resources, fostering collaboration and capability building
Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align priorities, secure buy-in, and maintain transparency
Implement KPI dashboards and reporting systems to monitor pipeline health, delivery speed, and realized business value
Identify and implement enhancements to processes, tools, and methodologies to accelerate automation adoption and maximize ROI
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
8+ years in program management, business transformation, or continuous improvement roles
Proven track record of leading high-performing teams
Analyzing business opportunities
Developing actionable strategies
Implementing operational efficiencies that deliver measurable value
Familiarity with automation technologies (RPA, ETL, ML/LLM)
Familiarity with tools such as Power Automate, Python, Airflow, OCR, Intelligent Suite, and Copilot Studio
Proficiency in analytics and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Monday.com, JIRA or similar)
Strong strategic thinking
Analytical mindset
Communication skills
Ability to manage complex portfolios
Drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder reporting and interlocks
Proven ability to manage projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies
Leading iterative delivery cycles that accelerate time-to-value
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 20%)
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Circana
Circana consults on the complexities of customer behavior.
5001-10000 employees
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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
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