Overview
Join our PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) Potato Team as the Ag Sustainable GHG Best Practices Manager. In this role you will lead impactful GHG reduction and removal initiatives for PFNA Potatoes, collaborating with growers, external partners, and our passionate internal teams. Utilize data to analyze trends, communicate findings, develop strategies to incentivize sustainable practices and outcomes, and expertly manage budgets
Responsibilities
- GHG Project Management:
- Develop and execute strategies to support meeting PepsiCo's Positive Agriculture goal of a 40% reduction in GHGs by 2030 and net-zero by 2040 in PFNA Potato.
- Collaborate with external potato producers, sustainability experts, and internal PepsiCo team members to build strategic protocols for acceleration of GHG outcomes.
- Data Analysis and Communication:
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- Analyze GHG data trends in PFNA Potatoes.
- Generate internal and external reports, communicating key findings and refining roadmaps from GHG projects.
- Utilize a data-first approach in prioritizing on-farm practices to focus on for optimization.
- Develop and implement programs to incentivize growers toward sustainable practices and GHG outcomes.
- Accelerate GHG reductions and removals through strategic initiatives.
- Create a 4R nutrient stewardship program for PFNA potatoes.
- Educate growers on best practices, collaborate with industry partners, and accelerate the commercialization of new low-carbon nutrient sources.
- Manage AOP budgets for all sustainability projects within the PFNA Potato Team.
- Support of broader Positive Agriculture dimensions may be in-scope for this role given sustainable crop production knowledge and expertise.
- Building soil health and fertility
- Sequestering carbon and reducing emissions
- Enriching watershed health
- Protecting and enhancing biodiversity
- Improving farmer livelihoods
Compensation & Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650 based on a full-time schedule
- Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
- 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
Qualifications
Key Education and Experience Required:
- Masters or PhD in Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Ag Science, Food/Crop Systems or related fields of study
- Minimum 4-5 years of practical field agronomic experience in multi-crop systems, field extension, sustainable agriculture practices
- Ability to communicate effectively with all PFNA potato contract farmers regarding sustainability and whole-farm agricultural practices and management
- In-depth knowledge of sustainable fertilizer management specifically through the lens of the 4R nutrient stewardship program
- Knowledge of measurement tools in sustainability and regenerative ag systems (e.g. Cool Farm Tool)
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite products - preference, additional experience with data visualization products, Minitab, and other spreadsheet analytic tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skill with internal and external cross-functional partners
- Must have the indefinite right to work in the U.S.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Competencies
- Effective technical communication skills at grower, commercial and technical industry community levels
- Proficient analytical, interpretation and presentation skills with commercial, research and survey data
- Ability to identify trends and correlations quickly and accurately in internal and external data sources
- Thorough knowledge of sustainable fertilizer management and strategies to minimize on-farm GHG footprints
- Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of electronic data acquisition and analysis
- Facilitation and Project Management experience
- Self-starter with strong drive for results and cross functional team leadership skills in a flexible work environment
- Ability to keep current on emerging research, trends and topics within Regenerative Agriculture
EEO Statement
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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