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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technology Venturing & Innovation Associate Manager - **Company:** PepsiCo, Inc. - **Location:** Harrison, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,300.0 - $205,150.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Microsoft Outlook, Knowledge Management, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64eacf84e25ce3c2 ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [Claude, MCP and n8n, or: How to Automate Your Day with AI-powered Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2043-claude-mcp-and-n8n-or-how-to-automate-your-day-with-ai-powered-workflows) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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