About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, and Quaker. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and is committed to sustainable growth through innovation, digital transformation, and supply chain excellence. In India, PepsiCo has a strong presence with manufacturing facilities, distribution networks, and IT hubs driving operational efficiency across AMESA and APAC sectors. As a leader in the Food & Beverage industry, PepsiCo invests heavily in technology to optimize its Integrated Supply Chain Planning (ISCP) using advanced tools like BlueYonder/JDA.

Role Overview

The Executive Manager - Tech Business Engagement role is pivotal in PepsiCo's Sector IT lean DevSecOps team, focusing on Supply Chain Planning solutions across AMESA (Africa, Middle East, South Asia) and APAC markets including India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Taiwan. This position bridges IT and business stakeholders to ensure effective adoption of ISCP products such as BlueYonder/JDA Demand, ESP, IO, SS, and Daily Production Planning (DPP). Reporting to IT Leads, you will manage operations, projects, security, and partner teams of 15+ resources in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment. Ideal for techno-functional experts with 10-12 years of experience in demand and supply planning, this role offers exposure to global PepsiCo business processes and opportunities to drive automation and cost efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

In this high-impact role, you will:

• Act as IT Analyst, collaborating with partner resources to resolve sustain issues and deliver projects on time.
• Lead weekly review calls with Sector Business stakeholders to prioritize and align on deliverables.
• Become the go-to ISCP expert, managing business user queries, critical incidents, and tickets.
• Serve as Security Champion, tracking vulnerabilities, remediation plans, and ensuring compliance with security governance.
• Own the environment landscape, coordinating patching activities and technical upgrades/migrations.
• Collaborate with business partners across 10+ markets to prioritize Change Requests (CRs) and Continuous Improvements (CIs).
• Support IT Leads on ad-hoc tasks, new tool assessments, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
• Innovate workflows, introduce automation to reduce sustain costs, and analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Manage relationships with IT teams, vendors, and third-party providers while participating in strategic roadmaps and steering committees.

Daily Impact

Expect a fast-paced environment with agile sprints, multi-stakeholder matrix management, and direct influence on PepsiCo's supply chain efficiency in high-growth markets.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates should demonstrate:

• 10-12 years of related IT business experience, preferably in Food & Beverage supply chain.
• Subject matter expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and BlueYonder/JDA tools.
• Strong ability to work in matrix environments, manage multiple stakeholders, and solve complex problems.
• Outstanding customer service skills for direct and indirect customers.
• Consulting background in large-scale supply chain programs is highly advantageous.
• Degree-level education and proficient business-level English.
• Proven agile, vendor management, and business partnering skills.

Key stakeholders include Supply Chain Planning Business Organizations, market users, IT Sustain teams, SAP/ISCP Architects, Security, Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture teams.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a premium compensation package tailored for top talent:

• Estimated salary range of INR 65-95 lakhs per annum, based on sector benchmarks with performance bonuses.
• World-class health insurance, wellness programs, and family benefits.
• Generous paid time off, flexible hybrid work options in Hyderabad.
• Access to global learning platforms, certifications in BlueYonder, DevSecOps, and leadership training.
• Employee stock purchase plans, retirement savings, and relocation support if applicable.
• Dynamic perks like product discounts, team-building events, and innovation rewards.

Career Growth

This role positions you for rapid advancement within PepsiCo's IT and Supply Chain leadership. Gain deep expertise in global operations, influence strategic roadmaps, and transition to senior IT management or regional director roles. PepsiCo's commitment to internal mobility has seen many professionals rise to VP levels, with mentorship from IT Leads and exposure to C-suite stakeholders.

Why Join Us

At PepsiCo, you're not just managing tech—you're shaping the future of supply chain in a $90B+ global powerhouse. Work on cutting-edge BlueYonder implementations, drive digital transformation across diverse markets, and contribute to sustainable business practices. Hyderabad's vibrant tech ecosystem, combined with PepsiCo's collaborative culture, offers unmatched professional fulfillment and work-life balance.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the work environment like?
A: Lean, agile DevSecOps team in a multi-cultural setting with dynamic priorities and partner ecosystem collaboration.

Q: Is travel required?
A: Occasional travel across AMESA/APAC markets for stakeholder engagements and project reviews.

Q: What tools will I work with?
A: Primarily BlueYonder/JDA suite (Demand, ESP, IO, SS, DPP), SAP, KPI Reporting, integrated with PepsiCo's ISCP platform.

Q: How does this role support career progression?
A: Direct path to IT leadership with global exposure, innovation opportunities, and skill-building in high-demand areas like AI-driven planning.

Q: What makes this role unique at PepsiCo?
A: Be the 'face of IT' for GMD products in APAC, influencing business outcomes in 10+ countries while championing security and efficiency.