Network Delivery Assoc Manager

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

 

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

 

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

 

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The PepsiCo NA S&T Network Infrastructure Team is seeking a North American Associate Manager. This role is responsible for end-to-end network delivery, refresh, and innovation for PFNA/PBNA and shared service locations across the U.S. and Canada. It encompasses network infrastructure design and delivery, fully aligned with PepsiCo's engineering and security standards.

 

Additionally, this role involves managing business relationships between IT and business teams, with a focus on identifying new business requirements and preparing for strategic growth. Daily responsibilities include team management, program management, vendor management, and financial oversight.

 

This position reports directly to the NA Delivery Manager and works in close collaboration with key business units across both the U.S. and Canada, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving impactful results.

 

Your Impact

As Network Delivery Assoc Manager your scope would consist of:

 

Key responsibilities for this position include delivering 2-3 large-scale network programs annually, such as full-site network refreshes (WAN, LAN, WLAN) for 30-50 sites. The role also involves managing 5-10 out-of-cycle programs that support the strategic growth of the business. The manager will consult with business teams to assess new technology needs and partner with PepsiCo Engineering and Security to ensure deployment standards are met.

 

This role requires close collaboration with PepsiCo IT towers to define standards, establish requirements, and drive innovation. The manager will oversee a diverse team of project managers, change coordinators, and third-party vendors, while handling day-to-day escalations to ensure projects stay on track

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Experience

• 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience

• 5+ years of experience delivering infrastructure services (Network, Compute, Voice, Database, Unified Communications)
• 2+ years delivering complex end to end infrastructure programs (encompassing multiple it towers)
• Experience driving innovation and developing long term strategies
• 2+ years reporting tools i.e. Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• CCNA or equivalent
• Experience in Cisco, Avaya voice as well as unified communication solutions like Teams
• Cloud Compute Network Certifications (desired skill)
• 5+ years project management
• PLM certification a plus

 If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.  What can you expect from us:   • Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. • Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. • Development programs according to Leadership skills. • Specialized training according to the role. • Learning experiences with internal and external providers. • We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. • Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. • A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. • And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.