Data and AI Associate Manager

PepsiCo; Ciudad de México; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PepsiCo is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Manager - Program Management to optimize Data & AI programs. This role involves managing end-to-end project development, improving platform performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to foster a data-first culture. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in technology, data analytics, and cloud services.

Servicios

Opportunities for daily learning and development

Financial wellness programs

Flexibility programs for work-life balance

Recognition programs for seniority and leadership

Formación

• 10+ years of overall technology experience.
• 4+ years in software development and data engineering.
• Experience with Data Lake Infrastructure and Data Analytics tools.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and maintain Data & AI programs.
• Implement real-time monitoring and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Data & Analytics strategies.

Conocimientos

Data Analytics

Cloud-based BI

Automation

Operational Processes

Data Governance

Agile Development

DevOps

Educación

BA/BS in Computer Science

BA/BS in Math

BA/BS in Physics

Herramientas

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

PowerBI

GitHub

Descripción del empleo

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.

Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade, and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for over 116 years.

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 those around you and make a positive impact in the world.

Know more: PepsiCoJobs

Join PepsiCo, dare for better.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate Manager - Program Management to support and optimize Data & AI programs. This role requires a hands-on professional with a solid foundation in data analytics, cloud-based BI platforms, automation, and operational processes. The ideal candidate will assist in implementing scalable Data & AI applications, improving platform performance, and ensuring the availability, reliability, and efficiency of enterprise analytics solutions.

• Assist in managing and maintaining programs to ensure alignment with business objectives, data governance standards, and enterprise data strategies.

• Contribute to the implementation of real-time monitoring, automated alerting, and self-healing capabilities to enhance platform uptime and performance.

• Support the development and enforcement of operational frameworks and execution roadmaps for seamless project delivery.

• Assist in standardizing and automating pipeline workflows, report generation, and dashboard refresh processes to improve operational efficiency.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, CloudOps, and DataOps, to execute Data & Analytics platform strategies and foster a data-first culture.

• Provide operational support for PepsiCo’s Data & Analytics program and platform management to ensure consistency with global data initiatives.

• Assist in enabling proactive issue identification, self-healing capabilities, and continuous platform sustainment across the PepsiCo Data Estate.

Your Impact

As Sector IT Associate Manager, your scope would include:

• Managing end-to-end project development.

• Contributing to cost optimization of platforms and services.

• Managing and scaling Azure Data Platforms to support new product launches and drive platform stability and observability across data products.

• Building and owning automation and monitoring frameworks that capture metrics and operational KPIs for Data Platforms concerning cost and performance.

• Implementing best practices around systems integration, security, performance, and platform management.

• Empowering the business by creating value through increased adoption of data, analytics, and business intelligence tools.

• Collaborating with internal clients (data analytics and product teams) to drive solutioning and POC discussions.

• Evolving the architectural capabilities and maturity of the data platform by engaging with enterprise architects and partners.

• Defining and managing SLAs for platforms and processes in production.

• Supporting large-scale experimentation by data scientists.

• Prototyping new approaches and building solutions at scale.

• Conducting research in state-of-the-art methodologies.

• Creating documentation for learnings and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Education

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or other technical fields.

Experience

• 10+ years of overall technology experience, including at least 4+ years of hands-on software development, program management, and data engineering.
• 4+ years of experience with Data Lake Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, and Data Analytics tools.
• 4+ years of experience in Databricks optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience managing multiple teams and coordinating with stakeholders to implement team vision.
• Fluency with Azure cloud services; Azure Certification is a plus.
• Experience integrating multi-cloud services with on-premises technologies.
• Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and building high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience operating highly available, distributed systems for data extraction, ingestion, and processing large data sets.
• Experience with MPP database technologies such as Redshift, Synapse, or Snowflake.
• Experience with version control systems like GitHub and deployment & CI tools.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks.
• Experience with Statistical/ML techniques is a plus.
• Experience in retail or supply chain solutions is a plus.
• Understanding metadata management, data lineage, and data glossaries is a plus.
• Knowledge of agile development, DevOps, and DataOps concepts.
• Familiarity with BI tools such as PowerBI.

If this opportunity 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 daily through various programs. • Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. • Development programs aligned with leadership skills. • Specialized training for the role. • Learning experiences with internal and external providers. • Recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, and life moments. • Financial wellness programs. • Flexibility programs to balance personal and work life. • Benefits for your family, including wellness lines, discounts, scholarships, and aid plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We respect and value diversity as a workforce and as an innovation driver for the organization.