Job description

We are seeking a Senior Manager for the Technical Program Management (TPM) of Digital Twin program in Supply Chain. The TPM for Digital Twin will partner closely with Digital Twin Leadership, Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, other cross-functional capability teams and external partners to deliver Digital Twin applications through global solutions. The role will be accountable for product delivery (BuildOps) governance and execution oversight throughout the product lifecycle from ideation and discovery through implementation and support. This leader will bring strong delivery mindset and will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver Digital Twin capabilities across PepsiCo facilities globally including but not limited to Manufacturing plants, warehouses, and yards. • Lead Global BuildOps (project execution and delivery) with cross-functional mission-based teams across IT/OT, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Sector IT • Drive end-to-end technical program management from initial conception, through design and development, to delivery of tested, useable prototypes and final applications • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product, engineering, business, design, architecture and external partners) to identify scope, constraints, dependencies, risks, and timelines across programs • Establish a consistent and scalable delivery methodology with all stakeholders • Lead the complex transformation program by guiding partners on PepsiCo-specific tools, frameworks, and processes related to Project Planning and DevSecOps Delivery • Proactively identify technical, procedural, legal, logistical, budget, and communications challenges and partner with leads to drive creative solutions to resolve issues and mitigate risks • Coordinate communications across internal and external teams, including upwards communication to team leadership • Communicate frequently with program leadership to shape and deliver on the product roadmap, and nimbly switch between strategic and tactical initiatives to achieve technical and business objectives within the schedule and budget • Create detailed Project Plans through PI Planning sessions and provide day-to-day governance to execute the project based on that plan • Partner with strategic vendors and system integrators to deliver against roadmap with measurable milestones, quality standards, and cost discipline • Provide timely reporting and necessary escalations to leadership teams and present in regular reporting cadences including BuildOps Reviews, ART syncs and SteerCo meetings • Establish guidelines and conduct stage gates to ensure project milestones are exited with acceptable quality standards, applicable security protocols and functional completion of the digital application Compensation & Benefits: • The expected compensation range for this position is between $140,100 - $234,850. • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. • 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: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Education: • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Supply Chain, Data/Analytics, or a comparable field. Experience: • The ideal Technical Program Manager (TPM) will have 8-10 years of work experience, with 3-5 years of experience as Delivery Lead / Technical Program Manager leading delivery of complex digital transformation projects • They will be highly quantitative, have great judgment, able to connect the dots across workstreams, identify critical program dependencies, and have a strong track record of delivery • They will have a pragmatic outlook and iterative approach to building technical solutions including ability to simplify and get things done with a demonstrated track record of working effectively with external and internal teams • They will dive deep to understand the program including the infrastructure, dataset dependencies for local requirements for feature/application deployments, and integration testing requirements before deployment • They will bring exceptional business relationship skills including the ability to discover the true requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions • Their strong experience in project delivery using SAFe Agile methodology and familiarity with other delivery models including waterfall is key • They will have good understanding of SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) models and a track record of shipping software efficiently along with the ability to recognize the difference between building software and shipping software • They will have strong experience in managing project timelines, budgets and status reports, navigating Change Approval Boards and associated processes. They must be proficient in Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards/Backlogs/Queries along with expertise in entire Microsoft Office 365 suite • They have a proven track record of program delivery for large, cross-functional, projects • They h ave deep hands-on technical expertise, and excellent verbal and written communication skills • They are familiar with Supply Chain business processes, systems and personas Leadership: • Executive influence and ability to align business and technology stakeholders globally. • Strong delivery leadership (Product Backlog management, PI Planning, delivery milestones, Stage Gates, Deployment, Hypercare, Reporting & Governance). • Ability to lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams and vendors with high accountability. Differentiating Qualities: • Demonstrate perseverance and resilience in the pursuit of goals. Confront and work to resolve tough issues. Exhibit a “can-do” attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges • Demonstrate a sense of passion, enjoyment, and pride in their work. Demonstrate a positive attitude in the workplace. Embrace and adapt well to change. Create a work environment that makes work rewarding and enjoyable • Build convincing, persuasive, and logical storyboards. Have a strong executive presence. Able to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and on paper • Analyze complex problems quickly to find actionable, pragmatic solutions. See connections in data, events, trends, etc. Consistently work based on the right priorities 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, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 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 / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy . Please view our Pay Transparency Statement .

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Must-haves

Lead Global BuildOps (project execution and delivery) with cross-functional mission-based teams across IT/OT, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Sector IT
Drive end-to-end technical program management from initial conception, through design and development, to delivery of tested, useable prototypes and final applications
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product, engineering, business, design, architecture and external partners) to identify scope, constraints, dependencies, risks, and timelines across programs
Establish a consistent and scalable delivery methodology with all stakeholders
Lead the complex transformation program by guiding partners on PepsiCo-specific tools, frameworks, and processes related to Project Planning and DevSecOps Delivery
Proactively identify technical, procedural, legal, logistical, budget, and communications challenges and partner with leads to drive creative solutions to resolve issues and mitigate risks
Coordinate communications across internal and external teams, including upwards communication to team leadership
Create detailed Project Plans through PI Planning sessions and provide day-to-day governance to execute the project based on that plan
Partner with strategic vendors and system integrators to deliver against roadmap with measurable milestones, quality standards, and cost discipline
Provide timely reporting and necessary escalations to leadership teams and present in regular reporting cadences including BuildOps Reviews, ART syncs and SteerCo meetings
Establish guidelines and conduct stage gates to ensure project milestones are exited with acceptable quality standards, applicable security protocols and functional completion of the digital application
The ideal Technical Program Manager (TPM) will have 8-10 years of work experience, with 3-5 years of experience as Delivery Lead / Technical Program Manager leading delivery of complex digital transformation projects
They will be highly quantitative, have great judgment, able to connect the dots across workstreams, identify critical program dependencies, and have a strong track record of delivery
They will dive deep to understand the program including the infrastructure, dataset dependencies for local requirements for feature/application deployments, and integration testing requirements before deployment
Their strong experience in project delivery using SAFe Agile methodology and familiarity with other delivery models including waterfall is key
They have a proven track record of program delivery for large, cross-functional, projects
They h ave deep hands-on technical expertise, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
They are familiar with Supply Chain business processes, systems and personas
Executive influence and ability to align business and technology stakeholders globally.
Strong delivery leadership (Product Backlog management, PI Planning, delivery milestones, Stage Gates, Deployment, Hypercare, Reporting & Governance).
Ability to lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams and vendors with high accountability.
Demonstrate perseverance and resilience in the pursuit of goals. Confront and work to resolve tough issues. Exhibit a “can-do” attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges
Demonstrate a sense of passion, enjoyment, and pride in their work. Demonstrate a positive attitude in the workplace. Embrace and adapt well to change. Create a work environment that makes work rewarding and enjoyable

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Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Supply Chain, Data/Analytics, or a comparable field.

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