Senior Manager, Social Impact Programs (North America)

and PFUS) to maximize community investments, leveraging PepsiCo's assets: employees, expertise, customers, partnerships, products, and philanthropic capital. By fostering trust and engagement with communities, this leader will enhance PepsiCo's community impact, corporate reputation and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will:

• Increase PepsiCo's social impact, community engagement, and visibility across North America.

• Design, execute, and oversee business- and Foundation-funded community programs and partnerships.

• Lead strategic community relations, including grantmaking, sponsorships, and partner performance reviews.

• Manage budgets for community investments and product donation programs.

• Partner with Communications and Public Policy teams to promote the visibility of social impact programs internally and externally.

• Organize and oversee employee volunteer programs, collaborating with the Global Employee Giving and Volunteering team to integrate engagement into grants and inspire associate participation.

• Build and manage relationships with nonprofits, civic organizations, and community leaders, maintaining comprehensive stakeholder records and engagement plans.

• Advise business teams on integrating social impact into brand, customer, and market strategies.

• Plan and execute high-visibility community events and activations tied to brand priorities and local needs.

• Coordinate cross-functional engagement with Communications, Legal, PPGA, Employee Engagement, and business units to ensure alignment and impact.

• Implement tools and frameworks from the Social Impact Center of Excellence to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800.

• 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 15% 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

• 7+ years of experience in CSR, community engagement, philanthropy, or related fields.

• Proven strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

• Strong experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, and external partnerships across corporate, nonprofit, or public sectors.

• Demonstrated success in place-based philanthropy or region-specific engagement strategies.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.

• Strong collaboration, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience managing third-party relationships with performance accountability.

• Sound judgment, adaptability, and ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments.

• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of diverse community contexts.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Bachelor's degree required; willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a corporate foundation and/or Fortune 500 company.

• Background in nonprofit or philanthropic organizations.

• Experience working with government agencies or officials.

• Budget management expertise.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement expertise.

EEO Statement

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