Project Manager

PepsiCo Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 267,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Kraków seeks a senior Transformation lead to drive the end-to-end People Experience and Ops transformation program, aligning with global People strategy and enterprise transformation objectives.

You will define roadmaps, manage interdependencies across HR, Digital & Technology, Finance, Legal, and Procurement, and partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable benefits and operating model improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Project Management, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications are a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, Transformation, Program Management, Consulting, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation, operating model, or organizational change initiatives in a regional or global environment.
• Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience leading change management, transitions, and stakeholder engagement across diverse teams and geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive alignment, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing budgets, business cases, and value realization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of EMEA People Experience and Ops transformation programs and organizational transitions.
• Define and execute transformation roadmaps aligned with strategic business priorities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, change management, governance, and program risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable People solutions and operating model improvements.
• Drive successful transitions and ensure operational readiness across People services.
• Track and deliver transformation benefits, ensuring delivery of financial, operational, and employee experience outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Program management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Ambiguity navigation

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Project Management Certification

Change Management Certification

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, you'll find the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape what's next. As one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, our beloved brands - including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker - help create smiles with every sip and bite. Behind our products is a connected system that starts with how we source and grow ingredients alongside farmers and extends to how we make, move, and deliver products while driving positive impact for our business and communities.

The position is responsible for driving the end-to-end transformation agenda, ensuring alignment with global People strategy, business priorities, and enterprise transformation objectives. This includes establishing transformation roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives, sequencing activities across multiple workstreams, and managing interdependencies among HR, Employee Services, Digital & Technology, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of EMEA People Experience and Ops transformation programs and organizational transitions.
• Define and execute transformation roadmaps aligned with strategic business priorities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, change management, governance, and program risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable People solutions and operating model improvements.
• Drive successful transitions and ensure operational readiness across People services.
• Track and deliver transformation benefits, ensuring delivery of financial, operational, and employee experience outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Project Management, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications are a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, Transformation, Program Management, Consulting, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation, operating model, or organizational change initiatives in a regional or global environment.
• Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience leading change management, transitions, and stakeholder engagement across diverse teams and geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive alignment, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing budgets, business cases, and value realization is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected starting compensation range for this position is 296800,0 PLN annually (gross).
• 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.
• This role is eligible for an annual bonus, based on performance and eligibility.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility.

Please note that the above compensation and benefits information is only applicable for candidates who will work in Poland.