Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Strategy Manager

AT PepsiCo
PepsiCo

Strategy Manager

Purchase, NY

Overview

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.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Purchase, NY delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.


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

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with ~$90B 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 $1B 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 ~300,000 game changers, mountain movers and history makers, scattered around the world, and 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.

Responsibilities

PBUS Strategy at PepsiCo

The PepsiCo Beverages US (PBUS) Strategy function plays a critical role in charting the long-term growth and portfolio development of PepsiCo's US Beverages operating unit. We are tasked with ensuring the company invests in the assets and capabilities needed to stay ahead of the competition and maintain market leadership. This entails developing actionable solutions for some of the most challenging issues facing the company.

To bring fresh and disruptive thinking to the ever-changing macro-environment, PepsiCo has Strategists aligned to each of our Operating Units (e.g., PBUS), Global Businesses, and to PepsiCo Corporate. Joining PepsiCo's Global Strategy function will enable you to experience the breadth and depth of PepsiCo's global portfolio and build a deep understanding of both the business and the industry. Whether you decide to remain in Strategy or pursue a leadership position in another function, the experience provides incredible possibilities for a dynamic career at PepsiCo.

As a PBUS Strategy Manager you will contribute to a range of critical and impactful business priorities. The PBUS Strategy team has 3 broad responsibilities:

  • Oversee and execute PBUS long-term enterprise-wide strategic planning process, for PBUS Sr. Leadership, PepsiCo Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors
  • Serve as the internal consulting team and business partners to PBUS organization and Sr. Leadership team
  • Partner across other Strategy teams and efforts across PepsiCo North America and worldwide as applicable
  • Provide thought partnership to project leaders and business partners on a broad range of business-critical topics
  • Serve as the analytics point-person on projects, applying logical and creative thinking to drive to fact-based insights
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and influence management skills, including the ability to challenge the status quo
  • Build project deliverables in partnership with project leaders
  • Assist in the planning and execution of the enterprise strategic planning process
  • Execute against time-sensitive requests from VP of PBUS Strategy, PepsiCo North America Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, and other cross-functional business leaders and partners
  • Maintain an external mindset, including staying on top of consumer, competitive, and macroeconomic / geopolitical trends
  • Contribute to capability building for the Global Strategy function (e.g., recruiting, training, knowledge management)

Compensation & Benefits:

  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100.
  • 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 12% 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5 years of strategy experience in a variety of positions, both internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA strongly preferred.
  • 6-8 years of top-tier Consulting firm strategy experience.
  • Consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Highly analytical, motivated, decisive thought leader with excellent managerial skills.
  • Strategic mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks.
  • Outstanding project management skills.
  • High Emotional Intelligence and verbal and written communication skills to educate and influence senior leaders; ability to "manage up".
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office suite.
  • Global outlook with sensitivity and awareness of macro, social, cultural, consumer, and business trends.
  • This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
  • This position is a hybrid model, with 3X a week in-office requirement.

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Client-provided location(s): Purchase, Harrison, NY 10577, USA
Job ID: PepsiCo-374663-en-us
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at PepsiCo.