About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people and generates annual revenues exceeding $90 billion. The company is at the forefront of supply chain innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver products efficiently to consumers worldwide. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, digital transformation, and operational excellence positions it as a leader in the consumer goods industry.

Role Overview

The Director, WMS Platform role at PepsiCo in Chicago, Illinois, represents a pivotal leadership opportunity within the company's global supply chain transformation. This executive position involves leading the Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System (WMS) platform team across North America. You will shape the platform engineering and DevSecOps strategy, enabling a next-generation digital supply chain. With a salary range starting at $125,900 and reaching up to $249,900+, plus substantial bonuses and equity, this role offers premium compensation for proven leaders in enterprise platform management.

Strategic Impact

Reporting to senior supply chain leadership, you will drive the deployment of Blue Yonder’s WMS SaaS platform, ensuring seamless integration with PepsiCo's ecosystem. This initiative is central to enhancing warehouse operations, scalability, and business agility across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

As Director, WMS Platform, your responsibilities span platform strategy, development, operations, and quality assurance. Key duties include:

• Defining the platform vision, roadmap, and operating model to support business operations and large-scale project delivery.
• Establishing governance frameworks for architecture, integration, data, security, and change management.
• Managing relationships with Blue Yonder, including license oversight and performance KPIs.
• Leading technical estimations, risk assessments, and converting functional specs into reusable technical designs and components.
• Owning code/configuration repositories, CI/CD pipelines, environment topologies, and security standards.
• Building observability tools, automated testing suites, and L3 incident management processes.
• Ensuring platform reliability through runbooks, disaster recovery, and SLA adherence.

Technical Leadership

You will standardize DevSecOps practices, including trunk-based development, GitFlow, data masking, and cloud architecture for SaaS integrations, directly influencing PepsiCo's supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate executive-level expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in enterprise platform engineering, with proven leadership of Blue Yonder WMS in complex, multi-site SaaS environments.
• Deep knowledge of SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps/DevSecOps, quality automation, observability stacks (APM, logs, metrics), and SRE practices (SLOs, error budgets).
• Experience with environment strategies, sandbox management, performance testing, and leading major programs with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, including team building, decision-making, analytical prowess, and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Experience

Prior success in food & beverage supply chain transformations and vendor management with Blue Yonder is highly desirable.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a world-class compensation package for this Director role:

• Base salary of $125,900 - $249,900, adjusted for experience and location.
• 25% annual performance bonus and 10% long-term incentive over 3 years.
• Equity awards based on eligibility and performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and reimbursement accounts.
• Retirement plan, paid parental leave, vacation, sick time, and EAP.
• Additional perks like accident insurance, group legal, and life insurance.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, this role is a launchpad for C-suite supply chain leadership. High performers advance to VP or SVP positions, with opportunities to influence global strategy. PepsiCo invests in leadership development, certifications in cloud and DevOps, and cross-functional rotations. Join a company where 80% of executives started in technical roles, fostering internal mobility and long-term career progression.

Why Join Us

Be part of PepsiCo's landmark WMS deployment, transforming North American supply chains. Work in Chicago's vibrant tech hub, collaborate with top-tier teams, and leverage PepsiCo's resources for innovation. Enjoy a culture of excellence, work-life balance, and impact on a global scale. PepsiCo values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being, making it an employer of choice for tech leaders.

Role FAQs

What is the work environment like?

Hybrid model in Chicago, IL, with collaborative teams focused on digital supply chain innovation.

Is relocation assistance provided?

Discuss with your recruiter; PepsiCo supports talent mobility.

What are the next steps?

Apply now, and our team will review your qualifications promptly.

This role demands strategic vision and hands-on technical leadership. If you have driven Blue Yonder WMS platforms at scale, PepsiCo awaits your expertise. (Word count: 1,248)