This role supports the Pepsi Quaker Gatorade Corporate (PQGC) implementation of the PepsiCo Global Template (PGT). This role will be primarily responsible for the integrations, enhancements, and implementation of the PFNA applications for Quaker US and Canada’s adoption of the PFNA PGT footprint. The objective of this role is to drive completion of key project activities in collaboration with other IT teams and business partners, act as an advocate of change, understand process interdependencies, and ensure the design of fully integrated process solutions with other teams.
What you can expect from us:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
- A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
- Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
- A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
- Partner with the PGT Quaker Legacy Lead, Quaker Legacy teams, and the PGT Global Process Leads, Solution Design Leads and Value Stream Leads to implement and deploy the end-to-end solution
- Support decision-making for Quaker legacy retained and retired applications.
- Partner with System Integrator (SI) and legacy application vendors during end-to-end lifecycle of project to deliver solution that meets business requirements
- Own end to end delivery of objects assigned, which includes blueprinting, design, build, test and deploy
- Collaborate with other project value stream teams as needed to ensure alignment with PGT processes and related cross functional RICEFs
- Work closely and collaborate with onshore and offshore team members to ensure a prioritized and sufficient work plan for the teams to work against
- Own end to end delivery of processes/objects assigned, which includes blueprinting, design, build, test and deploy
- Provide regular updates to the project leadership on Time/Cost/Quality risks and mitigations
- At all phases, partner with IT team to ensure planned solutions are “fit for purpose” for the BU needs
- Identify risks and issues and follow the program risk management strategy
- Adopt and adhere to project guidelines and values:- Adopt development practices which focus on quality and value, while increasing efficiency, and minimizing waste- Foster an environment where communication, teamwork, and innovation are encouraged- Help to implement best practices such as continuous integration, automation of testing and delivery, and continuous peer review within teams.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- 6+ years of Frito-Lay and/or Quaker legacy application experience preferred
- 5+ years of experience managing IT projects
- Strong experience in end to end design and development including integration with other functional areas
- Knowledge of master data objects required to support the end-to-end process
- Knowledge and experience in the following tools, disciplines and processes are nice to have: Azure DevOps and MS Project
- Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements
- Solves highly complex problems within their work team
- Strong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departments
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequences
- Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
- Demonstrates the desire and ability to develop new technology skills, business knowledge, and customer service capability through training, experimentation, and self-study
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Provides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customers
- Ability to effectively manage an international team of experts
- Ability to effectively work with remote teams in different regions of the world
- Strong vendor management abilities
- Negotiation Skills
- Coaching/Facilitation skills (as promoted by the Agile Coaching Institute), including but not limited to- Levels of Listening- Conflict Resolution- Root Cause facilitation- Training techniques
Why work at PepsiCo
At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move,and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.