Overview Location can be any R&D location globally. This role will be the Business Process Owner for the Sonar digital hazard assessment tool and capabilities, as well as Material Classification Data Steward supporting the MRT. Associate will coordinate deployment, define new capabilities, liaise with IT developers and R&D users, and communicate progress to senior stakeholders. Responsibilities Associate will coordinate deployment and onboarding in new sectors and support updates for the application as currently deployed in existing sectors. Associate will develop new Sonar capabilities that enhance and improve end user experience. Associate will collaborate with other systems and program holders to ensure Sonar is compliant with the Global Ingredient Standard and is compatible with food safety hazard characterization processes such as the Material Risk Tool (MRT). It will be the associate’s accountability to define Food Safety Approver priorities in the overall Sonar project roadmap, engage with the Food Safety Approver roles and other R&D stakeholders, align with IT on feature specifications, and own all pre-aligned rollout activities. Associate will also engage with senior stakeholders, driving Change Management initiatives and influencing the Food Safety and Quality perspective on related digital tools and capabilities. Specific tasks: Align with new sector teams to define deployment plan end-to-end, including preparation and hypercare. Facilitate user inquiries and respond to Frequently Asked Questions, maintaining user training and reference resources. Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, especially with the MRT and R&D Data Governance. Evaluate business needs to identify features that deliver on Sonar’s effectiveness. Assess related change request to Food Safety data: material classification, hazard classification, etc. Serve as technical resource for existing and ad-hoc Food Safety digital projects. Weekly publishing of reference data (e.g MSL to SharePoint) Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,900 - $122,100. 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 5% 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 Minimum 5 years of experience as a technology Subject Matter Expert, including a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience performing all aspects of applicable technician roles. Experience with hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls Food Safety Management Systems. Knowledge of the Global Ingredient Standard, Global Allergen Standard, and Food Safety procedures; comprehension of biological, chemical, and physical food safety hazards Proficiency in data visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI and Azure. Demonstrated expertise in database management. Detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on data accuracy and quality Differentiating Competencies Required Proven strategic thinking and a proactive approach to identifying business opportunities through digital acceleration. Provides excellent project management within multi-disciplined teams. Demonstrates the ability to coach and mentor project teams, aligning project deliverables with the project roadmap. Effective leadership skills demonstrating resilience and responsive ways of working. Stays abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data analytics: extend subject matter expertise on concepts such as Data Science, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Advanced Analytics that could drive future business success. Collaborates well with global and sector partners alike. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement