R&D Specialist LatAm R&D Operational Excellence & Digital Solutions - Sorocaba/SP

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Sorocaba; Presencial; BRL 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Join an innovative and dynamic team at a leading food and beverage company, where you will play a vital role in managing R&D initiatives across Latin America. This position offers the opportunity to lead Technical Stage Gate governance, enhance project management processes, and contribute to the development of groundbreaking products that meet consumer needs. You will work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and promotes personal growth, allowing you to make a significant impact on the company's future. If you are driven, strategic, and ready to embrace challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Serviços

Opportunities for learning and development

Internal digital platforms for self-learning

Recognition programs

Financial wellness programs

Flexibility program for work-life balance

Wellness Line for family benefits

Scholarship programs for children

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering or Food Science.
• Strong project management skills with MBA or PMP certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Technical Stage Gate governance and coordinate project timelines.
• Support R&D Digital Solutions initiatives for continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Project Management

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Agile Mindset

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

Python

VBA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

We Are PepsiCo Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place. Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries. In Brazil since 1953, PepsiCo has well-known brands such as QUAKER, TODDY, TODDYNHO, ELMA CHIPS, RUFFLES, DORITOS, EQLIBRI, GATORADE, KERO COCO, H2OH!, PEPSI, among others. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world. Know more: PepsiCoJobs Join PepsiCo, dare for better.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity: We have been evolving to expand our capabilities to further enhance agility and flexibility across the LatAm Region. To continue to unleash full R&D potential, we will become even more strategic and forward-thinking by embracing a future-oriented (anticipating the forces shaping consumer needs and the Portfolio of the Future), digital-first, and optimized approach, thereby boosting both the Technical Stage Gate Process, Portfolio management and R&D Digital Solutions.

This role is responsible for the Technical Stage Gate Governance and Portfolio Management for Innovation, Technical Brand Stewardship and Productivity projects for Latin America Foods, and will work within Global R&D to ensure proper portfolio management, implementing best practices for prioritization, Track NR, Volume and NOPBT Metrics, and lead & track resource allocation and total project costs. Coordinate and centralize R&D Annual Operational Plan and SDD as well as lead the R&D Digital Solutions initiatives under this scope.

Your Impact:

1. Lead Technical Stage Gate governance, coordinating meetings, documents and timelines.
2. Keep updated Calendars for Innovation, TBS and Productivity as well as Business Results / Status Information.
3. Work with Project Leaders and R&D Disciplines to ensure TSG documents Compliance for all project types.
4. Execute and comply with the requirements of Global TSG guidelines.
5. Participate and support in project meetings of the functional team (kick-offs, team meetings and queries in general).
6. Ensure LatAm TSG process harmonization in partnership with Global and Sector LAB.
7. Provide support to the implementation and tracking of risk analysis and mitigation plans.
8. Foster simplification and agile methodologies in the ways of working and especially with Digital Transformation solutions for Continuous improvement in OpEx and R&D in general.
9. Support the execution of Portfolio Management and its tracking vs plan for all Project Types.
10. Manage workflows in the systems, mainly MyInnovation, FTE calculator, Project and Power BI.
11. Support operational training related to its accountabilities.
12. Ensure the confidentiality of R&D information and PepsiCo strategy.
13. Support R&D Manager in data management and area organization.
14. Build, update and maintain program progress documents (scorecard and reports) with real-time status.
15. Support R&D capability building and ecosystem agenda as well as AOP Submission.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science or related discipline.
2. Background in development and commercialization of new products strongly desired.
3. Proven track record on Project Management skills & tools (MBA or PMP certification desired), including ability to succinctly define the project scope, work to a defined timeline and communicate project progress.
4. Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with minimum need of supervision.
5. Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team in a virtual and matrixed organization.
6. Exceptional Knowledge in Microsoft Office Tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
7. Desirable deep understanding of digital tools such as PowerBi, Tableau, Power-Apps, automation tools as VBA, Power Query, Python would be a significant advantage.
8. Strong technical and analytical skills to interpret complex data and distill into meaningful data/information.
9. Great communication skills in multiple languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese), being able to positively influence and negotiate within all levels of the R&D organization as well as Business Partners.
10. Highly effective presentation skills, both written & verbal.
11. Agile mindset, self-starter, self-motivated, demonstrating resilience while managing a multi-disciplinary team in a constantly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment.
12. Demonstrate through leadership, strategic thinking, agility, proactiveness and good/balanced emotional intelligence.
13. Results-oriented, ability to manage multiple projects and able to multi-task, while delivering with high quality standards and attention to detail, being able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum.
14. Demonstrate executive professional maturity, cultural sensitivity and flexibility in responding to different cultures across Andean, Brazil & SoCo, CARICAM and Mexico OUs.

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:

1. Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
2. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
3. Development programs according to Leadership skills.
4. Specialized training according to the role.
5. Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
6. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
7. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
8. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
9. 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 workforce and innovation for the organization.