IT North America SAP Planning Lead

Overview

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY'S ®, DORITOS ®, CHEETOS ®, GATORADE ®, PEPSI ®, QUAKER ® and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software and
  hardware releases to the North America Sector, while minimizing
  risk and disruption to end-users. (Accountable for making
  decisions and executing actions). Impacted jobs or
  groups: Release Managers, Development Teams, Quality
  Assurance Teams, End-Users, DevSecOps teams, Global
  Testing teams, Global Basis teams

• Establish and maintain effective communication and
  collaboration channels with IT directors, and other
  relevant parties to ensure alignment of release planning
  activities with business goals and priorities. (Accountable
  for making decisions, being informed, and providing
  consultation). Impacted jobs or groups: IT Directors,
  Release Managers, Development Teams, Quality
  Assurance Teams, , DevSecOps teams, Global Testing
  teams, Global Basis teams

• Build and lead a high-performing release management
  team, providing mentorship, coaching, and development
  opportunities to ensure that team members have the
  necessary skills, knowledge, and support to carry out
  their responsibilities effectively. (Accountable for making
  decisions and executing actions). Impacted jobs or
  groups: Release Managers, HR

• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous
  improvement, and high performance within the release
  planning team, through effective communication,
  recognition, and feedback mechanisms. (Accountable for
  making decisions and executing actions). Impacted jobs
  or groups: Release Managers, Global Testing teams,
  Global Basis teams

• Continuously evaluate and improve the release planning
  process, tools, and systems, identifying opportunities for
  automation, optimization, and innovation. (Accountable
  for making decisions and executing actions). Impacted
  jobs or groups: Release Managers, Development Teams,
  Quality Assurance Teams, CTO, DevSecOps teams,
  Global Testing teams, Global Basis teams

• Manage and prioritize competing demands and
  resource constraints to ensure that release planning
  activities are carried out effectively and efficiently.
  (Accountable for making decisions and executing
  actions). Impacted jobs or groups: Release Managers,
  Development Teams, Quality Assurance Teams, IT
  Finance, DevSecOps teams, Global Testing teams,
  Global Basis teams

• Ensure compliance with IT governance frameworks,
  policies, and procedures, as well as with legal and
  regulatory requirements, in all release management
  activities. (Accountable for making decisions and
  executing actions). Impacted jobs or groups: Release
  Managers, Development Teams, Quality Assurance
  Teams, Compliance Teams, DevSecOps teams, Global
  Testing teams, Global Basis teams

Qualifications

Years of Experience

• 10+ years working on IT-related roles

• 5+ years working on release planning or project
  management roles

• English / Spanish Required

F_ManTechSkills

• Experience in release management processes and
  methodologies.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
  (SDLC) methodologies and best practices.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks,
  such as Scrum and Kanban.

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and practices.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices, tools, and principles.

• Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies
  in release management.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related
  to releases.

F_ManNonTechSkills

• Leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and
  motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
  ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all
  levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams,
  including developers, quality assurance, operations, and IT
  stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and
  deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage change effectively and adapt to evolving
  business needs.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to main a high
  level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.