Feature categorization is now a required attribute across the GitLab
code base:
https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/feature_categorization/

Despite the cross-stage potential, the Automation MVC is scoped to Plan
stage only, therefore the feature category is placed under the
project_management group. This arrangement also reflects the SEG's project
development group affinity: https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/incubation/no-code/#product-development-group-affinity