Technical Program Manager - Digital Twin

We are seeking a Senior Manager for the Technical Program Management (TPM) of the Digital Twin program in Supply Chain. This role will partner closely with Digital Twin Leadership, Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, cross-functional teams, and external partners to deliver Digital Twin applications through global solutions. The TPM will be accountable for product delivery governance and execution oversight throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation and discovery to implementation and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global BuildOps (project execution and delivery) with cross-functional mission-based teams across IT/OT, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Sector IT.
• Drive end-to-end technical program management from initial conception, through design and development, to delivery of tested, usable prototypes and final applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product, engineering, business, design, architecture, and external partners) to identify scope, constraints, dependencies, risks, and timelines across programs.
• Establish a consistent and scalable delivery methodology with all stakeholders.
• Lead the complex transformation program by guiding partners on PepsiCo-specific tools, frameworks, and processes related to Project Planning and DevSecOps Delivery.
• Proactively identify technical, procedural, legal, logistical, budget, and communications challenges and partner with leads to drive creative solutions.
• Coordinate communications across internal and external teams, including upwards communication to team leadership.
• Communicate frequently with program leadership to shape and deliver on the product roadmap, and nimbly switch between strategic and tactical initiatives to achieve technical and business objectives within schedule and budget.
• Create detailed Project Plans through PI Planning sessions and provide day-to-day governance to execute the project based on that plan.
• Partner with strategic vendors and system integrators to deliver against the roadmap with measurable milestones, quality standards, and cost discipline.
• Provide timely reporting and necessary escalations to leadership teams and present in regular reporting cadences including BuildOps Reviews, ART syncs, and SteerCo meetings.
• Establish guidelines and conduct stage gates to ensure project milestones are exited with acceptable quality standards, applicable security protocols, and functional completion of the digital application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Supply Chain, Data/Analytics, or a comparable field.
• 8-10 years of work experience, with 3-5 years as a Delivery Lead or Technical Program Manager leading delivery of complex digital transformation projects.
• Highly quantitative with strong judgment and ability to connect the dots across workstreams, identify critical program dependencies, and deliver results.
• Pragmatic outlook and iterative approach to building technical solutions, with a demonstrated track record of working effectively with external and internal teams.
• Ability to dive deep into program details, including infrastructure, dataset dependencies, local requirements for feature/application deployments, and integration testing requirements before deployment.
• Exceptional business relationship skills, including discovering true requirements, recommending alternative approaches, and leading engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions.
• Strong experience in project delivery using SAFe Agile methodology and familiarity with other delivery models, including waterfall.
• Good understanding of SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) models and a track record of shipping software efficiently.
• Strong experience managing project timelines, budgets, and status reports, navigating Change Approval Boards, and proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards/Backlogs/Queries and the Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Proven track record of program delivery for large, cross-functional projects.
• Deep hands-on technical expertise and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain business processes, systems, and personas.

Leadership

• Executive influence and ability to align business and technology stakeholders globally.
• Strong delivery leadership (Product Backlog management, PI Planning, delivery milestones, Stage Gates, Deployment, Hypercare, Reporting & Governance).
• Ability to lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams and vendors with high accountability.

Differentiating Qualities

• Demonstrate perseverance and resilience in the pursuit of goals, confronting and resolving tough issues.
• Exhibit a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take on significant challenges.
• Demonstrate passion, enjoyment, and pride in work, with a positive attitude and adaptability to change.
• Create a rewarding and enjoyable work environment.
• Build convincing, persuasive, and logical storyboards with strong executive presence and effective communication.
• Analyze complex problems quickly to find actionable, pragmatic solutions and see connections in data, events, and trends.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is between $140,100 - $234,850. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting the actual starting salary.

Bonus based on performance and eligibility, with a target payout of 15% of annual salary paid out annually.

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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