Technical Program Manager - Digital Twin

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Manager for 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 (BuildOps) governance and execution oversight throughout the product lifecycle—from ideation and discovery to implementation and support. This leader will drive Digital Twin capabilities across PepsiCo facilities globally, including manufacturing plants, warehouses, and yards.

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, development, and 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 complex transformation programs 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 leadership.
• Communicate frequently with program leadership to shape and deliver the product roadmap, balancing strategic and tactical initiatives to meet technical and business objectives within schedule and budget.
• Create detailed Project Plans through PI Planning sessions and provide day-to-day governance to execute based on those plans.
• 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, presenting in regular cadences including BuildOps Reviews, ART syncs, and SteerCo meetings.
• Establish guidelines and conduct stage gates to ensure project milestones are met with acceptable quality standards, security protocols, and functional completion of digital applications.

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 complex digital transformation projects.
• Highly quantitative with strong judgment, able to connect dots across workstreams, identify critical program dependencies, and demonstrate a track record of delivery.
• Pragmatic, iterative approach to building technical solutions, with the ability to simplify and execute effectively with internal and external teams.
• Deep understanding of program infrastructure, dataset dependencies, local requirements for feature/application deployments, and integration testing.
• Exceptional business relationship skills, including discovering true requirements, recommending alternative approaches, and leading engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines.
• Strong experience in project delivery using SAFe Agile methodology and familiarity with other models like waterfall.
• Good understanding of SDLC models and a track record of shipping software efficiently, recognizing the difference between building and shipping software.
• Proficiency in managing project timelines, budgets, status reports, and navigating Change Approval Boards and processes.
• Expertise 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

• Demonstrates perseverance and resilience in pursuing goals, confronting and resolving tough issues.
• Exhibits a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take on significant challenges.
• Shows passion, enjoyment, and pride in work, maintaining a positive attitude and embracing change.
• Creates a rewarding and enjoyable work environment.
• Builds convincing, persuasive, and logical storyboards with strong executive presence.
• Communicates effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
• Analyzes complex problems quickly to find actionable, pragmatic solutions.
• Sees connections in data, events, and trends, consistently working based on the right priorities.

Pay

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

Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 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 (subject to elections and eligibility), including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan