Technology Venturing & Innovation Associate Manager

PepsiCo Labs is the Tech Venturing & Innovation arm of PepsiCo.We are a small and nimble team that works globally across the PepsiCo organization to identify the largest business needs.Externally, we scout for leading start-up technologies and solutions - partnering with Venture Capitalists and other industry leaders.Once solutions are selected, we create a rapid pilot process to test solutions and systematically scale the best start-ups across the organization. As a Tech Venturing & Innovation Associate Manager you will need to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies specifically in the Office of the CFO domain.You will support the innovation process, from discovery of needs, to scouting, pilot, and scale across PepsiCo Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functionally to support the execution of strategic tech innovation programs
• Build project deliverables in partnership with project leaders
• Develop briefs for new technical capabilities
• Drive the startup evaluation and selection process through logical and analytical thinking with fact-based insights
• Lead the rapid pilot onboarding process and own startup vendor management
• Lead the startup use case research, analysis & evaluation of solution fit to use case
• 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 to business partners and Senior Executives
• Maintain an external mindset, including staying on top of consumer, competitive, and macroeconomic / technology trends
• Contribute to capability building for the entire PepsiCo Labs function (e.g., Training, Knowledge Management, Process documentation, etc.)
• Manage and coordinate logistics for sector, functional and Labs program meetings with internal and external participants

Do you have experience in Research?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree required

• 7-8 years working experience in technology, innovation, consulting ,supply chain or CPG
• Interest in technology & innovation
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Copilot, and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications
• Strong communication skills and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Results-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight timelines
• Comfortable working independently while taking ownership of complex deliverables and driving them to execution
• Demonstrates leadership potential through experience leading cross-functional workstreams or initiatives
• Ability to manage up, influence stakeholders, and facilitate alignment across teams to move the project forward
• High standard of professional maturity, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset
• Technical understanding & comprehension of emerging technology solutions

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * The expected compensation range for this position is between $120,300 - $205,150.
• 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 10% 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.