Tech Venturing & Innovation Sr. Analyst

Heelsandtech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,400 - 127,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off including parental leave

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is seeking a Tech Venturing & Innovation Sr. Analyst in San Francisco, California. This role involves driving strategic tech innovation programs, leading pilot onboarding processes, and maintaining an external perspective on technology trends. The ideal candidate possesses experience in technology innovation and strong communication skills. A competitive salary with bonuses and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology and digital innovation is required.
• Knowledge of PepsiCo’s businesses is advantageous.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of strategic tech innovation programs.
• Conduct startup research and evaluations.
• Maintain external mindset regarding technology trends.

Skills

Technology and digital innovation

Effective communication skills

Strong teamwork

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

As a Tech Venturing & Innovation Sr. Analyst you will need to be at the forefront of cutting‑edge technologies. You will need to develop new partnerships across the organization and with external partners to build future capabilities together for PepsiCo’s operation. You will drive the startup research, analysis & evaluations and lead the rapid pilot onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functionally execution of strategic tech innovation programs across Marketing functions, Digital Commerce, AFH (Away-From-Home), and Strategy & Transformation organizations:
  • Streamline working processes with support functions such as EA (Enterprise Architecture), Info Security, Legal, Finance, etc.
  • Partner with project leaders to create project deliverables
  • Develop briefs for new technical capabilities
  • Evaluate startups or other solutions using data‑based approaches and drive the cross‑functional selection process
  • Lead the rapid pilot onboarding process and own vendor management
• Lead the startup use case research, analysis & evaluation of solution fit to use case
  • Be the face of PepLabs; act as the “eyes and ears” for the organization to source the best emerging tech solutions
  • Build use case assessment criteria to systematically evaluate which startup’s technology & overall solution has potential to solve the use case
  • Assess competencies vs. Use case
  • Engage & coordinate cross functional SMEs input to assessment criteria
• Provide process and pilot thought partnership to business partners and Senior Executives
• Maintain an external mindset, including staying on top of consumer, competitive, and macroeconomic / technology trends
• Lead project management across the team and support governance and reporting
• Contribute to capability building for the entire PepsiCo Labs function (e.g., Training, Knowledge Management, Process documentation, etc.)
• Manage and coordinate logistics for sector, functional and Labs program meetings with internal and external participants

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $76,400 – $127,850.
• 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.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Experience/exposure in technology and digital innovation
• Knowledge of PepsiCo’s businesses
• Experience in Consumer and/or Commercial functional areas a bonus, e.g., Marketing, Insights, Digital Commerce, Sales
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new tools quickly
• Strong teamwork, professionalism, and interaction with all management levels
• Effective communication skills, strong collaboration skills and an impeccable standard of excellence
• Results‑driven with timely task completion
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, including the ability to make clear and timely decisions
• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity