Senior Engineering PM - Warehouse Automation & AGV Lead

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (Defined Contribution)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH in Plano, Texas, seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead automated warehouse projects for Frito Lay. You will drive scoping, design recommendations, installation planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on-time results.

The role requires strong analytical skills, CAD proficiency, and a proven track record in project execution within a warehouse automation context. Travel of 25–40% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and computer skills; CAD skills preferred.
• Proven ability to multi-task.
• Established record of project definition and execution.
• Technical curiosity.
• Innovative thinking to drive transformational change.
• Understanding of warehouse and material handling automation technologies and controls.
• Ability to communicate to various levels of the organization.
• Warehouse/Distribution Center Operations experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Ability to travel: 25%-40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping and design recommendations for Frito Lay’s Automated Guided Vehicle Projects.
• Support installation and start-up activities for new projects.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources.
• Apply engineering principles to problem solving and managing changes.
• Manage, communicate and mitigate project risks.
• Develop, manage and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage multiple simultaneous project deliverables and timelines.
• Partner with OEMs to improve equipment design, upgrades, training and maintenance initiatives.
• Develop into a SME for Frito Lay’s Automated Guided Vehicles.
• Travel 25% to 40%.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH in Plano, Texas, seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead automated warehouse projects for Frito Lay. You will drive scoping, design recommendations, installation planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on-time results.

The role requires strong analytical skills, CAD proficiency, and a proven track record in project execution within a warehouse automation context. Travel of 25–40% is expected.