Role- Senior Program Manager
Location- Plano, TX (Hybrid with Travel)
Role Overview :
As the Program Manager ,you will lead the successful delivery of two large-scale infrastructure programs-AIM (Application Infrastructure Maintenance) and TLM (Technology Lifecycle
Management)-spanning five key projects across PepsiCo's manufacturing, warehouse, and data center sites.
You will oversee program strategy, drive cross-functional coordination, manage execution milestones, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery aligned with client’s expectations.
Key Responsibilities :
Program & Portfolio Leadership
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AIM and TLM infrastructure programs across 30+ U.S. sites.
- Develop and maintain program-level roadmaps, RACI, governance structures, and milestone tracking.
- Partner with Portfolio Director and Technical Director to align program execution .
Project Management Oversight
Oversee planning, execution, and closure of :WCS OS / DB / Application UpgradesManufacturing P2V MigrationsGES Compute RefreshTLM Compute Refresh (Azure + Datacenter Servers)FPS Print / File Cloud MigrationsLead risk mitigation, budget adherence, vendor management, and stakeholder coordination.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Interface with customer for roadmap alignment, escalations, and sign-offs.Coordinate across cross-functional teams including Field IT, WaveTech, Rubrik, NetApp, HCL DNS, andApp Owners.
Drive cadence calls, reporting, and change management communications.Execution Excellence
Ensure deliverables meet quality and timeliness expectations per milestone contracts.Guide Cutover, Hypercare, Site Coordination, and Post-Migration Operations across waves.Drive lessons learned, documentation closure, and continuous improvement.Required Skills & Qualifications :
10-15+ years of experience managing large-scale IT infrastructure programs, preferably in Manufacturing,FMCG, or Supply Chain environments.
Strong experience in data center transformation, compute / server refresh, and virtualization.Proven success managing cross-functional programs across offshore, nearshore, and onsite teams.Expertise with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (MS Project, JIRA,ServiceNow).
Ability to manage milestone-based financial tracking and performance-based credits.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in executive stakeholder discussions.PMP or PgMP certification preferred.Key Traits :
Results-driven and strategic thinkerCalm under pressure; proactive problem solverStrong vendor management and conflict resolution skillsComfortable leading in a matrixed and multicultural delivery environmentTravel Requirements :
Occasional travel to high-priority sites (e.g., those with complex configurations, paging devices, or gateboxes)
Travel aligned with critical cutovers and site reviewsSkills Matrix :
Program Management : End-to-end delivery of multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs.Stakeholder Communication : Executive-level reporting, cross-functional coordination.Infrastructure Modernization : Server refresh, cloud migration, virtualization (ESXi, Azure).Risk Management : Identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.Change Management : Managing cutovers, hypercare, post-migration support.Financial Tracking : Milestone-based billing, credit-at-risk tracking, vendor negotiations.Tools Expertise :Project Planning : MS Project, Smartsheet, Gantt toolsAgile / Waterfall : Jira, Confluence, ServiceNowCollaboration : Teams, SharePoint, OneDriveRegulatory Compliance : Adherence to corporate IT, procurement, and security policies.Team Leadership : Coordinating offshore, nearshore, and onsite resources.Vendor Management : Overseeing third-party field techs, OEMs (Rubrik, NetApp, HPE).