Associate Productivity Manager

Auto req ID: 286344BR Job Description PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ®, DORITOS ®, CHEETOS ®, GATORADE ®, PEPSI ®, QUAKER ® and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u. Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/ This person will be accountable for the local base productivity agenda, assisting the team by building business cases (PSP, AOP) , aligning strategies, follow-ups and execution to deliver the BU’s PSP and AOP productivity targets (AOP 2020: 11 MM U$D & more than 100 projects) Consolidate Project and Program Management process and Portfolio Management process : Builds project leader capability and support the structuring of projects for success, including establishment of a clear governance model and tailoring best practices methodology to meet project specific needs Identifies innovation and provides thought leadership on process improvements for project management processes Encourages use and understanding of the standards, processes, tools, and methodology to deliver successful projects Trains and coaches project leaders in project management practices Helps Project leaders structure projects for success Project / Program Management Office Create transparency to the progress made on deliverables and achieving key milestones Proactively look for early detection of risks, and issues that can impede the delivery of the project Escalation of barriers and decisions needed on timely basis Drive clarity via stakeholder communication Financial validation of projects according to the Global Productivity Guideline Lead de Continuous Improvement Agenda for the BU To plan & implement the Continuous Improvement Training Agenda (Kaizen Leader/Green Belt) according to functions necessity (Foods & Beverages for 2017). Support this agenda with PSP. Monthly Follow up of Projects. Organize Tollgate Agenda. Monitoring risks & interdependencies between projects (80 Belt’s/80 Proyects/2,5 MM U$D Productivity) Align with Function Leaders (Directors) the Productivity Opportunities Detection Agenda. To plan & organize these workshops following the Regional processes & alignments. This agenda will support the AOP Productivity & PSP for the BU Lead the Productivity Fuel Forum for the BU (GM Sponsor). Monthly review of Productivity Results & Main Projects with part of the Local Executive Committee Follow up of the action plan accoding to the business needed Lead Strategic Crossfunctional Projects for OPS (Bumeran / Gold) with each Sponsor. Diseño e implementación de la estrategia del proyecto Soporte al Project Leader Monitorear la implementación de la metodología PMI in each project Qualifications/Requirements Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics Experience in project management with proven results Knowledge on PMO activities. Proven technical expertise and practical application on Cost and Spend analysis Personal relationships skills due to a large number of intern customers (C Level) within the countries/clusters. Post Graduation course (MBA) Ability to lead and influence people, autonomy and initiative, used to work with horizontal processes and multimodal organization. Strong in execution, bias for action; Negotiation skills and strategic thinking Fluent in English and Spanish – Basic Portuguese desirable. Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation Job Type: Regular