Overview Reporting to the Sr. R&D Director Beyond Core (Foods Experience & Product Development Team), the Sr. Manager is responsible for leading a cross functional team of 4 people to drive new territories exploration and innovation for global foods. This position will partner across R&D organization to deliver a robust consumer/human centric foods experience that is relevant to the local markets while also supporting portfolio transformation and innovation. The successful candidate will be instrumental on the definition, alignment, and execution of the new scope for the Portfolio of the Future team to deliver future business-relevant market-differentiated solutions for 5+ years pipeline. *This role is based out of our Plano, TX HQ - Domestic relocation assistance is available Responsibilities Lead a highly technical and capable team with focus on developing/mentoring team members and building strong inclusive team culture. Lead new food exploration and innovation territory programs. Partner with other R&D leaders and cross functional business leaders to build strong strategic plans for new territories exploration and innovation. Apply foresights, insights, and consumer/human knowledge to define and deliver the agenda. Manage, balance, and prioritize multiple project initiatives to meet business objectives. Act as a role model for effective teamwork, building relationships within the Foods Experience and Product Development function and across all partners. Work with internal and external partners to bring outside perspectives to enhance our innovation capabilities. Compensation and Benefit Details: The expected compensation range for this position is between $114,700 - $192,100. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary. 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 Minimum Requirements: 9+ years of experience in at least of the following industries: food, beverages, ingredients, flavors, consumer products. 5+ years of experience with End to End Product Development demonstrated via history of innovation concepts to commercial application at scale. 3+ years people managmemt experience Demonstrated experience applying consumer foresights to identifying new business possibilities. BS Degree in either Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science, Food engineering, Chemical Engineering. Operates efficiently and effectively in a matrixed environment and demonstrates effective collaboration across multiple layers. Strategic mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks. Comfortable leading through change and ambiguity with high business acumen and consumer knowledge. Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic & international) Preferred Requirements: 5+ years people management experience Masters Degree in either Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science, Food engineering, Chemical Engineering Design thinking experience 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