Senior Partnership Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a North American Senior Partnership Manager to oversee a large, diverse portfolio of partner brands. The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep experience in brand and product management.

You will drive JBP/AOP processes, manage performance metrics, and align partner initiatives with Keurig’s goals. You will interact with executive leadership and partner teams, lead complex projects, and travel up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Brand, Product, Project or Program management.
• Experience with New Product Development, Manufacturing Operations, and Sales or direct customer engagement.
• Brand management and consumer products experience.
• Ability to leverage data and insights to inform decisions.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving; plan and align work for accountability.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable with rapid change and ambiguity.
• Collaborative and influential; able to drive results cross-functionally.
• Positive, self-motivated leader who can inspire others.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Foster meaningful relationships based on trust, credibility and demonstrated value
• Establish and lead an operating cadence for each partner
• Lead strategic planning, Joint Business Planning (JBP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) management for a portfolio of partner brands
• Execute the strategy and JBP for each partner’s brands and lines of business
• Be accountable for achieving AOP commitments
• Work closely with operations and supply chain to ensure efficient and timely delivery of partner production volume
• Integrate intercompany cross-functional teams to execute collective goals and objectives
• Initiate and lead partner products through the Keurig New Product Development (NPD) process
• Consistently evaluate and optimize processes and procedures internally and on behalf of partners
• Engage with senior Keurig and partner leadership on significant matters pertaining to requirements, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives
• Execute large, highly complex or specialized projects
• Lead or support ad hoc initiatives on behalf of the Partners team

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Overview:

This role is specific to the current Coffee Operating Unit of KDP. Following the recent, successful acquisition of JDE Peet’s in April 2026, the Coffee Operating Unit will become its own independent publicly traded company. For more information on this, please visit keurigdrpepper.com

The North American Senior Partnership Manager acts as a general manager of a large portfolio of partner brands, to create and optimize value for our strategic partners and for the overall Keurig system. Primary responsibilities include management of partner relationships, including contractual governance and compliance, internal and external communication, partner satisfaction, key delivery and profitability metrics, and integrating intercompany cross-functional teams to ensure success in meeting collective goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will be able to perform and operate independently, think strategically, execute highly complex or specialized projects across large, distributed teams, and effectively interface and communicate with executive leadership within Keurig and the partner organizations.

PARTNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

What you will do:

• Foster meaningful relationships based on trust, credibility and demonstrated value
• Establish and lead an operating cadence for each partner
• Lead strategic planning, Joint Business Planning (JBP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) management for a portfolio of partner brands
• Execute the strategy and JBP for each partner’s brands and lines of business
• Be accountable for achieving AOP commitments
• Work closely with operations and supply chain to ensure efficient and timely delivery of partner production volume
• Integrate intercompany cross-functional teams to execute collective goals and objectives
• Initiate and lead partner products through the Keurig New Product Development (NPD) process
• Consistently evaluate and optimize processes and procedures internally and on behalf of partners
• Engage with senior Keurig and partner leadership on significant matters pertaining to requirements, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives
• Execute large, highly complex or specialized projects
• Lead or support ad hoc initiatives on behalf of the Partners team

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Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $130,700 - $170,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Brand, Product, Project or Program management
• Experience with New Product Development, Manufacturing Operations, and Sales or direct customer engagement
• Experience with brand management and consumer products
• Experience leveraging available data and insights to make informed decisions
• Critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve; ability to plan and align work to ensure accountability
• Highly adaptable; energized by rapid change and ambiguity
• Highly collaborative and influential; skilled at working cross-functionally to drive results
• Positive, self-motivated leader who can inspire others to rise to new challenges
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities, and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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