Data & AI Platform Programs Lead

PepsiCo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Platforms Program Manager in New York to oversee onboarding, governance, and operational excellence of Data & AI platform initiatives, including GenAI use cases. You will collaborate with DTX leaders, engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, compliant delivery.

The role emphasizes program management, platform governance, and lifecycle oversight, with strong focus on audits, EA reviews, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, IS, or related field.
• 5–10+ years in program/project management in data/AI or platform engineering environments.
• Experience with cross-functional programs and complex dependencies.
• Familiarity with compliance, governance, and audit in enterprise environments; GenAI governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new projects to Data & AI platforms.
• Plan and track timelines with DTX leads and manage platform JIRA boards.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, audits, and GenAI use-case reviews.
• Create and maintain Configuration Item entries and manage platform lifecycle processes.
• Communicate platform changes and progress to leadership.

Skills

Data & AI platforms

Cloud ecosystems

Enterprise architecture

Cross-functional program management

Compliance & governance

GenAI governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

JIRA

CI/CD

ITSM tools

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Platforms Program Manager in New York to oversee onboarding, governance, and operational excellence of Data & AI platform initiatives, including GenAI use cases. You will collaborate with DTX leaders, engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, compliant delivery.

The role emphasizes program management, platform governance, and lifecycle oversight, with strong focus on audits, EA reviews, and stakeholder communications.