Job Description:
In PepsiCo Labs, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. You will develop new partnerships across the organization and with external partners to build future capabilities together for PepsiCo's operation. You will drive the startup research, analysis & evaluations and lead the rapid pilot onboarding process.
Responsibilities:
• Lead Cross-Functionally Execution of Strategic Tech Innovation Programs:
• Streamline working processes with support functions such as EA, Info Security, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Partner with project leaders to create project deliverables
• Develop briefs for new technical capabilities
• Evaluate startups or other solutions using data-based approaches and drive the cross-functional selection process
• Lead the rapid pilot onboarding process and own vendor management
• Startup Use Case Research, Analysis & Evaluation:
• Be the face of PepLabs; act as the eyes and ears for the organization to source the best emerging tech solutions
• Build use case assessment criteria to systematically evaluate which startup's technology & overall solution has potential to solve the use case
• Assess competencies vs. Use case
• Engage & coordinate cross functional SMEs input to assessment criteria
• Provide Process and Pilot Thought Partnership:
• Maintain an External Mindset:
• Stay on top of consumer, competitive, and macroeconomic / technology trends
• Lead Project Management:
• Support governance and reporting
• Contribute to Capability Building:
• Training, Knowledge Management, Process documentation, etc.
• Manage Logistics:
• Sector, functional, and Labs program meetings with internal and external participants
Compensation and Benefits:
• The expected compensation range for this position is between $76,400 - $127,850.
• 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 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Insurance, and Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
