PepsiCo

Data & AI Platforms Program Manager

PepsiCo$127K — $221K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems; Master's preferred.
  • 5-10+ years of program/project management experience, ideally in Data, AI, or platform engineering environments.
  • Strong understanding of Data & AI platforms and cloud ecosystems.
  • Experience managing cross-functional programs and complex dependencies.
  • Familiarity with compliance and governance processes in enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

  • Manage onboarding of new projects to Data & AI platforms.
  • Partner with DTX leads to plan project timelines and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to manage JIRA boards.
  • Ensure compliance with protocols for Data & AI platforms.
  • Represent platform teams during audits and compliance reviews.
  • Drive Enterprise Architecture and Information Security approvals for platform components.
  • Provide regular project updates to leadership on progress and risks.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement time off.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with eligibility for a performance bonus.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Platforms Program Manager (PM) to oversee the onboarding, governance, and operational excellence of Data & AI platform initiatives. This role will work closely with Digital Transformation (DTX) leaders, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure platform scalability, compliance, and efficient delivery of enterprise initiatives, including GenAI use cases.

The ideal candidate will have strong program management skills, a solid understanding of platform ecosystems, and experience in compliance, governance, and cross-functional coordination in complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Project & Program Management
  • Manage onboarding of new projects onto Data & AI platforms.
  • Partner with DTX leads to plan and track project timelines and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with Engineering Managers to manage JIRA boards across platform teams.

Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to compliance protocols for Data & AI platform components.
  • Represent the platform team during audits and compliance reviews.
  • Submit, track, and represent GenAI use cases in Responsible AI (RAI) committee reviews.
  • Initiate and drive Enterprise Architecture (EA) reviews and Information Security (Infosec) approvals for platform components and architectures.
  • Ensure proper implementation of controls and governance standards across platforms.

Platform Operations & Lifecycle Management
  • Create and maintain Configuration Item (CI) entries for platform components.
  • Keep dependencies and documentation up to date from an enterprise perspective.
  • Ensure timely resolution of service desk requests and operational issues.
  • Manage and communicate platform upgrades, changes, and releases.

Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enable initiatives such as cost optimization, cloud/platform migration, and AI enablement.
  • Align with business and technical leads to drive collaboration across distributed teams.

Communication & Reporting
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, and dependencies.
  • Drive transparency and communication related to platform changes and initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $127,500 - $221,800.
  • 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 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

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 5-10+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in Data, AI, or platform engineering environments.

Core Skills
  • Strong understanding of Data & AI platforms, cloud ecosystems, and enterprise architecture.
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional programs and complex dependencies.
  • Familiarity with compliance, governance, and audit processes in enterprise environments.
  • Experience with GenAI governance frameworks or Responsible AI processes is a plus.

Technical & Tools Expertise
  • Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar project management tools.
  • Understanding of CI/CD, configuration management, and platform lifecycle processes.
  • Exposure to ITSM tools and service desk operations.

Soft Skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.


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About PepsiCo

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Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
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