Talent Management Sr Manager

This position is a critical role within the Global Talent Management Center of Excellence (CoE), responsible for leading PepsiCo’s executive development portfolio and serving as a coach for executives.

About the role

The Senior Manager, Talent Management: Executive Development & Succession focuses on personalized executive support and holistic program management through assessment, coaching, designing and administering executive programs, and supporting global talent succession strategies.

Location & Travel

This position is based in one of PepsiCo’s hub locations: Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, or Purchase, NY, with flexibility for occasional remote/work-from-home days. The role involves 10-15% short-duration travel (1-2 days per trip) in North America and limited international travel (1-2 times per year).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner, advisor, coach, assessor, facilitator, program manager, and consultant to executives for their holistic development, including managing developmental action planning and capability/coaching needs.
• Manage and deliver executive assessment programs and succession planning initiatives to meet evolving business needs.
• Write custom executive development reports, conduct research, and support stakeholder and business interventions related to executive talent management.
• Lead enterprise-wide executive development projects, processes, and tools as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with People Function/HR leaders, Talent Acquisition leaders, regional Talent Management teams, and senior business leaders to address executive development needs and provide actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with psychological assessment, leadership development, and executive coaching vendor partners to support new executive assessment design, program management, and continuous improvement.
• Support executive transitions and onboarding for new external hires or internal talent moves.
• Work with the People Operations team to provide a consumer-grade experience with talent systems and technology, including integrating vendor systems for data flow-through, reporting, and analytics.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the executive assessment and development domain, including analysis, design, external research, and program implementation aligned with organizational strategy.
• Manage and administer executive programs and processes, ensuring ongoing validation and effectiveness (ROI, utility, adverse impact).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of targeted experience in corporate executive development, executive assessment, executive coaching, and/or succession planning.
• 2-3 years of experience managing or supporting executive development or coaching programs at the enterprise level in a large multinational organization.
• High degree of comfort and presence when working with senior and C-suite executives globally.
• ICF Certification preferred.
• Personality assessment certifications preferred (Hogan, OPQ, Insights, DISC).
• Demonstrated expertise in managing talent management and development systems, administering executive programs, and analyzing talent data.
• Strong skills in research, reporting, and stakeholder engagement at the executive level.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $123,500 - $206,750. Actual starting salary will consider location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education. A performance-based bonus with a target payout of 15% of annual salary is also available.

Benefits

PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability, health, and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Insurance (accident, group legal, life).
• Defined contribution retirement plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, bereavement, and paid parental leave.