Innovation Commercialization Project Lead

PepsiCo; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Discounts on brands

Generous leave options

Lease Plan

Private health support

Job summary

PepsiCo Australia is seeking an experienced professional to support the Innovation and Commercialization agenda across ANZ Beverages. You will drive Stage Gate processes, lead cross-functional teams, and own data inputs and KPI reporting for robust decision making.

The role focuses on delivering identified White Space NPD, managing timelines with R&D, Operations and Finance, and ensuring timely and within-budget project delivery. A strong senior leadership presence is required.

Qualifications

• High level of business acumen with strong analytical skills.
• Strong and effective communicator with people of all levels and functions.
• Proven project leadership/management skills with complex interdependencies in timelines.
• Strength in data analysis and interpretation for business recommendations.
• Able to function in a heavily matrixed environment across levels and functions.
• Understanding of FMCG innovations through to Make/Move/Sell capability.
• Bachelor’s degree, minimum 8 years experience.
• MS Project proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization of identified White Space NPD for both Australia and New Zealand.
• Engage, communicate and influence R&D, Operations and Finance to ensure alignment and flawless execution.
• Ensure all projects progress through Stage Gate processes with robust M&E plans and trackers.
• Track the 3–5 year horizon for innovation plans in partnership with sector commercialization.
• Develop relationships with commercialization leads across AU, NZ, PNG and Fiji to align timelines and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver on first shipment and in-market dates.
• Drive Stage Gate inputs and timelines with bottlers, and communicate milestones to stakeholders.
• Publish monthly 3-year NPD portfolio reviews and escalate issues with senior leadership.
• Deliver KPIs like 3Yr NR, Stickability and Incrementality; complete post-launch evaluations on time.
• Build team standards and end-to-end process improvements, tools and templates.

Skills

Business acumen

Strong communicator

Project leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

FMCG innovations understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

PepsiCo Australia is seeking an experienced professional to support the Innovation and Commercialization agenda across ANZ Beverages. You will drive Stage Gate processes, lead cross-functional teams, and own data inputs and KPI reporting for robust decision making.

The role focuses on delivering identified White Space NPD, managing timelines with R&D, Operations and Finance, and ensuring timely and within-budget project delivery. A strong senior leadership presence is required.