Strategy Director, PepsiCo Beverages United States (PBUS)

Overview

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with over $90 billion in Net Revenue and a global portfolio of diverse and beloved brands. We have a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes 20+ brands that each generated more than $1 billion in annual retail sales. PepsiCo's products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

PepsiCo's strength is its people. We are over 250,000 game changers, mountain movers, and history makers, scattered around the world, and are united by a shared set of values and goals. We believe that acting ethically and responsibly is not only the right thing to do but also the right thing to do for our business. At PepsiCo, we aim to win sustainably in the marketplace and accelerate our top-line growth, while keeping our commitment to do good for the planet and our communities. We call this Winning with Purpose. For more information on PepsiCo and the opportunities it holds, visit www.pepsico.com.

1. Oversee and execute the PBUS long-term strategic planning process for the PBUS Senior Leadership Team, PepsiCo Executive Committee, and Board of Directors
2. Serve as the internal consulting team and thought partners to the PBUS organization and Senior Leadership Team
3. Partner across other Strategy teams and initiatives across PepsiCo North America and worldwide as applicable.

• Provide thought partnership to business partners and other senior leaders on a broad range of business-critical topics
• Identify and deconstruct business issues and develop strategic, analytical, and financial frameworks to conduct analyses
• Support the planning and execution of the enterprise strategic planning process
• Demonstrate strong leadership and influence management skills with the ability to gain credibility with senior leadership while challenging the status quo
• Build executive-ready project deliverables
• Lead project teams and oversee data analytics processes to ensure conclusions are grounded in fact
• Execute against time-sensitive requests from the VP PBUS Strategy, PepsiCo North America Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, and other cross-functional business leaders and partners
• Maintain an external mindset, including monitoring consumer, competitive, and macroeconomic/geopolitical trends
• Develop and mentor junior team members with a focus on skill development and career management
• Contribute to capability building for the Global Strategy function (e.g., recruiting, training, knowledge management)

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $125,900 - $249,900.
• 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 25% of annual salary paid out annually and an additional target payout of 10% 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.

• 8+ years of Strategy experience, either in an in-house role or with a top-tier consulting firm
• BA required (MBA strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to break down complex business problems, structure analytical frameworks, and generate clear, actionable insights
• Highly analytical and motivated thought leader with strong decision-making skills and business judgment
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and executive-level storytelling using MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to educate and influence senior leaders and effectively "manage up"
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
• Outstanding project management skills
• Experience managing teams and partnering with multiple business functions
• Passion for consumer packaged goods and our brands
• Global outlook with sensitivity and awareness of macro, social, cultural, consumer, and business trends
• This position is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.