US Foods
Sr Program Manager Analytics & Data Science
US Foods - Streator, Illinois, United States, 61364
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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE (https://www.myworkday.com/usfoods/d/task/2998$47185.htmld)
Join Our Community of Food People!
The Senior Program Manager, Analytics & Data Science leads our portfolio of internally developed ML/AI solutions at US Foods. This role owns the full solution lifecycle-from research through deployment-ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned to business priorities. The PM acts as a central coordination hub across the Analytics & Data Science (ADS) team, business stakeholders, and our Digital & Technology partners, driving cross-functional alignment, managing dependencies, and ensuring consistent execution.
This role is critical to scaling our impact by ensuring our most strategic AI initiatives are well-managed and deliver measurable business outcomes.
This position is remote which means the work is completed from anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Own end-to-end delivery of analytics and ML/AI initiatives across business domains, from concept through deployment and measurement
Partner closely with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Digital & Technology partners, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
Develop and manage roadmaps, project plans, and delivery cadences for high-priority initiatives
Define and evolve portfolio management processes, including intake, prioritization, tracking, and reporting
Anticipate and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and maintain delivery momentum
Maintain a clear view of dependencies, resourcing, and delivery timelines
Create and maintain executive-ready status reports and communications and ensure regular engagement and alignment with business sponsors and executive stakeholders
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the SVP, helping align team efforts with overall strategy
SUPERVISION
:
No direct reports
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Analytics & Data Science teams; US Foods' Senior Leadership Team; Commercial, Supply Chain, Digital & Technology, and other corporate functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Remote
: This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally in data science, analytics, or enterprise software
Experience managing multiple concurrent programs with technical and business complexity
Strong technical fluency-comfortable engaging in conversations on machine learning concepts, data infrastructure, cloud environments, and agile methodologies
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional programs
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities
Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Airtable, or Smartsheet, and project/portfolio dashboards
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in a related field (STEM, business, or similar)
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
PMP Certification preferred
LICENSES
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA or technical master's degree
Background in consulting, enterprise product management, or a technical role in data/AI domains
This role is also eligible for Benefits for this role include annual bonus of up to 25% above base salary, health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
$95,000 - $155,000
EOE?- Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual?Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/
Age/Genetic Information
/Protected Veteran/Disability Status
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US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found
here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .
US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .
EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .
Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.
Join Our Community of Food People!
The Senior Program Manager, Analytics & Data Science leads our portfolio of internally developed ML/AI solutions at US Foods. This role owns the full solution lifecycle-from research through deployment-ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned to business priorities. The PM acts as a central coordination hub across the Analytics & Data Science (ADS) team, business stakeholders, and our Digital & Technology partners, driving cross-functional alignment, managing dependencies, and ensuring consistent execution.
This role is critical to scaling our impact by ensuring our most strategic AI initiatives are well-managed and deliver measurable business outcomes.
This position is remote which means the work is completed from anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Own end-to-end delivery of analytics and ML/AI initiatives across business domains, from concept through deployment and measurement
Partner closely with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Digital & Technology partners, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
Develop and manage roadmaps, project plans, and delivery cadences for high-priority initiatives
Define and evolve portfolio management processes, including intake, prioritization, tracking, and reporting
Anticipate and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and maintain delivery momentum
Maintain a clear view of dependencies, resourcing, and delivery timelines
Create and maintain executive-ready status reports and communications and ensure regular engagement and alignment with business sponsors and executive stakeholders
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the SVP, helping align team efforts with overall strategy
SUPERVISION
:
No direct reports
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Analytics & Data Science teams; US Foods' Senior Leadership Team; Commercial, Supply Chain, Digital & Technology, and other corporate functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Remote
: This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally in data science, analytics, or enterprise software
Experience managing multiple concurrent programs with technical and business complexity
Strong technical fluency-comfortable engaging in conversations on machine learning concepts, data infrastructure, cloud environments, and agile methodologies
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional programs
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities
Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Airtable, or Smartsheet, and project/portfolio dashboards
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in a related field (STEM, business, or similar)
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
PMP Certification preferred
LICENSES
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA or technical master's degree
Background in consulting, enterprise product management, or a technical role in data/AI domains
This role is also eligible for Benefits for this role include annual bonus of up to 25% above base salary, health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
$95,000 - $155,000
EOE?- Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual?Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/
Age/Genetic Information
/Protected Veteran/Disability Status
Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información.
Microsoft Edge (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/Microsoft_Edge_Spanish_Instructions.pdf)
Google Chrome
Safari
iPhone
Androide (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/Android_Spanish_Instructions.pdf)
US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found
here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .
US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .
EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .
Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.