Manager R&D, Business Operations

Job Details:Job Summary: The Manager, R&D Business Operations supports organizational effectiveness across R&D by building internal applications, coordinating training initiatives, supporting reporting and process improvement efforts, and managing day-to-day requests across the R&D organization. This role is intended for someone with strong comfort using AI tools to build, learn, and produce polished, executive-ready work. Over time, this person will be trained directly on more complex, connected app work (BigQuery, SharePoint/Graph API) so they are not limited to the simplest builds.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesApplication Development & SupportPartner with the Director, R&D Business Operations to build and iterate on internal applications on the Haystack platform, using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code).Take on app builds across the portfolio, progressing into more complex, connected work as skills develop.Help clear the current backlog of requested apps and features so the team can respond faster to time-sensitive requests.Serve as a point of contact for end-user questions and feedback across R&D teams.Business Operations & Reporting SupportSupport tracking of project status, resource allocation, and workload distribution across R&D initiatives.Help maintain reporting and dashboards that give leadership visibility into ongoing work across the portfolio.Assist in coordinating recurring business reviews and standard reporting cadences.Support documentation of processes and identification of opportunities for continuous improvement.Training Program Development & CoordinationBuild out training content and materials for R&D training initiatives.Build and maintain intake forms and coordination tools supporting R&D programs.Support completion tracking and logistics for training initiatives hosted on Haystack.Program Support & Special ProjectsSupport ad hoc and strategic projects assigned through the R&D function.Produce clear, exec-ready decks, summaries, and tracking tools that support leadership decision-making.Coordinate across IT, Finance, HR, and R&D sub-functions as needed to move projects forward.RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree required; field of study open.Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in program management or digital operations support. Food/CPG experience not required.Special Skills:• Demonstrated comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to build apps, create content, and synthesize information without needing to write code from scratch.• Strong program/project coordination skills across multiple simultaneous workstreams.• Clear written and verbal communication; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.• High learning agility — willing and able to pick up more technical build work over time.• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint).• Strong attention to detail, especially in executive-facing materials.Resume is requiredRelocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.SummaryLocation: Corporate - Springdale, ArkansasType: Full time