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Senior Manager, Tech Strategy
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PepsiCo The Technology Strategy - Senior Manager works closely with the Head of Technology Strategy to drive PepsiCo’s Technology vision and Strategy. This role involves identifying and analyzing emerging technology trends, conducting industry outreach, benchmarking, identifying key strategic decisions, and providing thought leadership. The Senior Manager will develop both immediate and long-term technology visions, formulate strategic decisions, and create a comprehensive global tech strategy framework that aligns with business priorities. A significant aspect of this role involves defining PepsiCo’s technology investment strategy. This includes assisting the Board of Directors (BOD) and PepsiCo Executive Committee (PEC) in prioritizing and reallocating spending across the business, guided by our internal enterprise strategy and the evolving technology landscape. In an era of record investments in technology to maintain a competitive edge and rapid advancements in tech adoption (e.g., GenAI, quantum computing, computer vision), intentionality is crucial for PepsiCo’s success. This role is vital in understanding and anticipating trends, setting PepsiCo’s technology vision, and recommending substantial changes to our tech investments. It requires not only grasping the trends but also aligning new technologies with sources of competitive advantage. As our peers become increasingly aggressive with their tech strategies, PepsiCo needs the insight and vision to stay ahead. Additionally, the role includes developing a technology roadmap, defining success markers, and ensuring adaptability to evolving needs. Expertise in 2-3 key technology areas such as Infrastructure, Architecture, or Product Management is critical. The Senior manager will engage with senior stakeholders, communicate complex concepts clearly, and build strong relationships to support technology initiatives. They will also participate in industry forums, gather insights, and represent the organization externally. Conceptual problem-solving and storytelling skills are crucial for addressing challenges and inspiring stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our enterprise technology and make a significant impact. Responsibilities
Identify and Analyze Emerging Technology Trends: Focus on the evolving aspects of people, processes, and technology. Conduct Industry Outreach: Engage with industry experts and peers through conferences, webinars, and direct communication. Provide Thought Leadership: Develop detailed reports and presentations on mega trends, offering strategic recommendations. Create and Maintain an Ongoing List of Inspiring Case Examples: Compile and regularly update a list of successful technology implementations and innovations. Technology vision and strategy
Develop and Articulate the Immediate, Medium-Term, and Long-Term Technology Vision: Create a comprehensive technology vision that aligns with industry trends, business priorities, and PepsiCo's current maturity. Formulate Big Bet Decisions: Identify and prioritize major strategic initiatives that will shape the enterprise technology strategy. Connect the Dots Between Existing Capabilities: Analyze and integrate current technological capabilities to form a cohesive Global Tech Strategy. Ensure Business Priorities Inform Technology Strategy: Establish a dynamic feedback loop where business priorities continuously shape the technology strategy, and vice versa. Technology Spend and External Benchmarking
Analyze Our S&T Spend and Compare It Against Industry Benchmarks: Conduct a thorough analysis of the PepsiCo S&T spend. Identify Directional Targets, Areas of Investment, and Key Focus Areas: Based on the analysis, pinpoint specific targets and areas where investment is needed to maintain or enhance PepsiCo's competitive edge. Provide Recommendations on Optimizing Technology Spend: Offer strategic recommendations to optimize technology spending. Technology Roadmap
Develop a Consolidated Technology Roadmap: Create a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with PepsiCo's vision and business priorities. Define Key Markers of Success (OKRs/KPIs): Establish clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of initiatives outlined in the roadmap. Ensure the Roadmap is Adaptable: Design the roadmap to be flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs and technological advancements. Compensation and Benefits
The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility. Qualifications
Conceptual Problem Solving: Proficiency in addressing complex technology challenges through innovative problem-solving techniques. Leadership and Influence: Ability to inspire and engage stakeholders at all levels, driving collaboration and support for technology initiatives. Storytelling and Communication: Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex concepts clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences. Industry Outreach and Networking: Experience in participating in industry forums, gathering insights, and representing PepsiCo externally. Technology Roadmap Development: Expertise in creating and managing a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with strategic goals. Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Adaptability: Ability to adapt strategies and plans to evolving business needs and technological advancements. Expertise in Key Technology Areas: Deep knowledge in 2-3 key technology areas such as Infrastructure, Architecture, or Product Management. Experience
8 - 12 years’ work experience with either internal or external strategy experience (top-tier consulting firm experience preferred). Multi-functional experience, working with support functions (e.g., IT, Finance) and business. Differentiating Competencies Required
Self Starter - Ability to work independently and first principles problem solving. Understanding of cross functional technology enablers and kick-starting POC as needed. Good understanding of CPG as an industry and broader understanding of evolving technology in this industry. Understanding of ways of working across S&T, Functions and Sectors. EEO Statement
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
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Senior Manager, Tech Strategy
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PepsiCo The Technology Strategy - Senior Manager works closely with the Head of Technology Strategy to drive PepsiCo’s Technology vision and Strategy. This role involves identifying and analyzing emerging technology trends, conducting industry outreach, benchmarking, identifying key strategic decisions, and providing thought leadership. The Senior Manager will develop both immediate and long-term technology visions, formulate strategic decisions, and create a comprehensive global tech strategy framework that aligns with business priorities. A significant aspect of this role involves defining PepsiCo’s technology investment strategy. This includes assisting the Board of Directors (BOD) and PepsiCo Executive Committee (PEC) in prioritizing and reallocating spending across the business, guided by our internal enterprise strategy and the evolving technology landscape. In an era of record investments in technology to maintain a competitive edge and rapid advancements in tech adoption (e.g., GenAI, quantum computing, computer vision), intentionality is crucial for PepsiCo’s success. This role is vital in understanding and anticipating trends, setting PepsiCo’s technology vision, and recommending substantial changes to our tech investments. It requires not only grasping the trends but also aligning new technologies with sources of competitive advantage. As our peers become increasingly aggressive with their tech strategies, PepsiCo needs the insight and vision to stay ahead. Additionally, the role includes developing a technology roadmap, defining success markers, and ensuring adaptability to evolving needs. Expertise in 2-3 key technology areas such as Infrastructure, Architecture, or Product Management is critical. The Senior manager will engage with senior stakeholders, communicate complex concepts clearly, and build strong relationships to support technology initiatives. They will also participate in industry forums, gather insights, and represent the organization externally. Conceptual problem-solving and storytelling skills are crucial for addressing challenges and inspiring stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our enterprise technology and make a significant impact. Responsibilities
Identify and Analyze Emerging Technology Trends: Focus on the evolving aspects of people, processes, and technology. Conduct Industry Outreach: Engage with industry experts and peers through conferences, webinars, and direct communication. Provide Thought Leadership: Develop detailed reports and presentations on mega trends, offering strategic recommendations. Create and Maintain an Ongoing List of Inspiring Case Examples: Compile and regularly update a list of successful technology implementations and innovations. Technology vision and strategy
Develop and Articulate the Immediate, Medium-Term, and Long-Term Technology Vision: Create a comprehensive technology vision that aligns with industry trends, business priorities, and PepsiCo's current maturity. Formulate Big Bet Decisions: Identify and prioritize major strategic initiatives that will shape the enterprise technology strategy. Connect the Dots Between Existing Capabilities: Analyze and integrate current technological capabilities to form a cohesive Global Tech Strategy. Ensure Business Priorities Inform Technology Strategy: Establish a dynamic feedback loop where business priorities continuously shape the technology strategy, and vice versa. Technology Spend and External Benchmarking
Analyze Our S&T Spend and Compare It Against Industry Benchmarks: Conduct a thorough analysis of the PepsiCo S&T spend. Identify Directional Targets, Areas of Investment, and Key Focus Areas: Based on the analysis, pinpoint specific targets and areas where investment is needed to maintain or enhance PepsiCo's competitive edge. Provide Recommendations on Optimizing Technology Spend: Offer strategic recommendations to optimize technology spending. Technology Roadmap
Develop a Consolidated Technology Roadmap: Create a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with PepsiCo's vision and business priorities. Define Key Markers of Success (OKRs/KPIs): Establish clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of initiatives outlined in the roadmap. Ensure the Roadmap is Adaptable: Design the roadmap to be flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs and technological advancements. Compensation and Benefits
The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility. Qualifications
Conceptual Problem Solving: Proficiency in addressing complex technology challenges through innovative problem-solving techniques. Leadership and Influence: Ability to inspire and engage stakeholders at all levels, driving collaboration and support for technology initiatives. Storytelling and Communication: Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex concepts clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences. Industry Outreach and Networking: Experience in participating in industry forums, gathering insights, and representing PepsiCo externally. Technology Roadmap Development: Expertise in creating and managing a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with strategic goals. Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Adaptability: Ability to adapt strategies and plans to evolving business needs and technological advancements. Expertise in Key Technology Areas: Deep knowledge in 2-3 key technology areas such as Infrastructure, Architecture, or Product Management. Experience
8 - 12 years’ work experience with either internal or external strategy experience (top-tier consulting firm experience preferred). Multi-functional experience, working with support functions (e.g., IT, Finance) and business. Differentiating Competencies Required
Self Starter - Ability to work independently and first principles problem solving. Understanding of cross functional technology enablers and kick-starting POC as needed. Good understanding of CPG as an industry and broader understanding of evolving technology in this industry. Understanding of ways of working across S&T, Functions and Sectors. EEO Statement
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
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