Transform Innovation Sr Director

Overview

Position is based in Plano, TX or Chicago, IL

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we're excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. 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

Responsibilities

As the Transform Innovation Lead for PepsiCo Foods US, you will lead the strategy and pipeline development for Reframe and Breakthrough Innovation. As we look to expand our business to adjacent categories and occasions, you will work with your team of idea generators to solve large consumer problems in order to drive incremental growth. You will partner across functions to pitch ideas to the organization and lead your team to bring the winning ideas to life

• Leverage CGM and SDD to deliver PFUS Breakthrough Innovation pipeline across Horizon 1, 2 and 3
• Create and Manage Transform Innovation Council Process with full engagement with XF Teams (inclusive of new Gate Process)
• Identify KPIs for Innovation success
• Collaborate with Insights and Strategy to deliver consumer vetted territories for ideation
• Partner with R&D and SC to identify current or new capabilities to unlock future growth
• Align internal and external resourcing to support ideation and pipeline development
• Provide outside/ in innovation learnings from agencies and 3rd parties to build breakthrough innovation culture and mindset
• Works with insights to create new testing model leveraging always on consumer feedback model

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Deliver Innovation Territories and Pipeline
• Identify 2-3 Platformable Disruptive Territories connected to CGM
• Deliver multi-brand/ category fully vetted pipeline across platforms
• Manage Transform SteerCo, Small Group ExComm, and TIC Touchpoints and approvals
• Create new and disruptive process that expedites breakthrough innovation process and timelines

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $146,100 - $289,900
• 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 30% of annual salary paid out annually and an additional target payout of 15% of annual salary is paid out over 3 years following the end of the performance period
• Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance
• 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

Qualifications

• 10+ Years' experience in marketing brand and innovation roles, preferably within CPG
• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred
• Proven collaboration abilities, strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Ability to tell a story, synthesize and convey key messages and present in a visual and compelling way
• People management experience leading and inspiring teams
• A passion for understanding consumer behavior and an ability to translate trends and insights into ideas that uniquely satisfy unmet needs
• Can do spirit with an aptitude in dealing with ambiguity facilitated by a penchant for creative-thinking and problem-solving
• A 360 marketing/GM and entrepreneurial like mindset

EEO Statement

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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