Senior Manager, Tech Strategy

Technology Strategy Senior Manager

The Technology Strategy Senior Manager works closely with the Head of Technology Strategy to drive PepsiCo's Technology vision and strategy.

This role involves identifying and analyzing emerging technology trends, conducting industry outreach, benchmarking, identifying key strategic decisions, and providing thought leadership. The Senior Manager will develop both immediate and long-term technology visions, formulate strategic decisions, and create a comprehensive global tech strategy framework that aligns with business priorities. They will analyze technology spend, benchmark against industry standards, and recommend investment areas to maintain a competitive edge.

A significant aspect of this role involves defining PepsiCo's technology investment strategy. This includes assisting the Board of Directors (BOD) and PepsiCo Executive Committee (PEC) in prioritizing and reallocating spending across the business, guided by our internal enterprise strategy and the evolving technology landscape.

In an era of record investments in technology to maintain a competitive edge and rapid advancements in tech adoption (e.g., GenAI, quantum computing, computer vision), intentionality is crucial for PepsiCo's success. This role is vital in understanding and anticipating trends, setting PepsiCo's technology vision, and recommending substantial changes to our tech investments.

It requires not only grasping the trends but also aligning new technologies with sources of competitive advantage. As our peers become increasingly aggressive with their tech strategies, PepsiCo needs the insight and vision to stay ahead.

Additionally, the role includes developing a technology roadmap, defining success markers, and ensuring adaptability to evolving needs. Expertise in 2-3 key technology areas such as Infrastructure, Architecture, or Product Management is critical.

The Senior manager will engage with senior stakeholders, communicate complex concepts clearly, and build strong relationships to support technology initiatives. They will also participate in industry forums, gather insights, and represent the organization externally.

Conceptual problem-solving and storytelling skills are crucial for addressing challenges and inspiring stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our enterprise technology and make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

Mega Trends and Perspectives

• Identify and Analyze Emerging Technology Trends : Focus on the evolving aspects of people, processes, and technology. This includes understanding shifts in business processes due to digital transformation, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like AI.
• Conduct Industry Outreach : Engage with industry experts and peers through conferences, webinars, and direct communication. Gather insights on the latest trends and strategic moves by peers to benchmark and identify best practices.
• Provide Thought Leadership : Develop detailed reports and presentations on mega trends, offering strategic recommendations. Highlight how these trends can impact the organization and suggest ways to leverage them for competitive advantage.
• Create and Maintain an Ongoing List of Inspiring Case Examples : Compile and regularly update a list of successful technology implementations and innovations. Use these case studies to inform and inspire PepsiCo's technology strategy, ensuring it stays current with industry best practices.

Technology Vision and Strategy

Technology Spend and External Benchmarking

Technology Roadmap

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Qualifications

Experience

Differentiating Competencies Required :