Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

R&D Product Development Senior Manager - Food Experience & Product Function, Tortilla Chips

AT PepsiCo
PepsiCo

R&D Product Development Senior Manager - Food Experience & Product Function, Tortilla Chips

Plano, TX

Overview

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, LIFEWTR to Lay's, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we're dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better!

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Plano, TX delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.


The Food Experience & Product Function Sr. Manager role will work across geographies to deliver solutions for the core salty portfolio, with emphasis on tortilla chip (Doritos) products. This position will be expected to collaborate within and across all Function R&D teams, key regions, and platform leaders to lead the creation of end to end product development technical solutions guided by consumer wants and needs and regional business problems to solve. The role is expected to technically manage programming and influence agendas across geographies as well as lead a team to deliver results.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the technical brand management of Doritos (tortilla chips) to ensure consumer driven competitive advantage opportunity for all markets.
  • Vet technical feasibility and develop solutions for tortilla chips with forward compatibility in mind. Enable advantaged capabilities &/or product innovation for multi-regional deployment across PepsiCo. Provide a suite of options with associated, articulated trade offs for consideration.
  • Contribute to crafting and delivering actionable science & technology recommendations through phase gate governed program chartered for tortilla chips.
  • Build strong partnerships with Region, Process, Ingredient, Flavor/Seasoning and Packaging Functional teams to deliver expected needs and requirements (specifications, playbooks, etc.) to enable successful implementation.
  • Apply in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of business drivers to deliver results across multiple projects by gaining experience in global and diverse perspectives
  • Provide technical leadership management of 2-3 associates to develop bench talent and individual growth.
  • Overall management of Projects, Intellectual Property & Budgets associated with TC Product Function Programming

Compensation & Benefits:

  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our 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

Qualifications

  • BS Degree or higher in Food Science or relevant fields, MS or higher preferred
  • Minimum 7-12 years industrial R&D food & beverage experience with at least 3yrs in the food industry (total 10+yrs preferred)
  • Significant experience in consumer understanding and engagement across methodologies
  • Key understanding and background in technical brand stewardship for well-established brands with global reach
  • Excellent leadership, communication, talent management and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates business acumen and experience partnering with senior leaders across key functional areas both inside and outside of R&D organization
  • Results oriented people leader with proven ability to drive the organization towards achievement.

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX, USA
Job ID: PepsiCo-358516-en-us
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at PepsiCo.