Technical Project Manager - Associate Principal Engineer

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

PepsiCo 1NA Engineering is seeking a technical project manager to lead the execution of the Frito Lay Plant Warehouse’s AGV, productivity, and maintenance projects. You will scope, design, and guide installation across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 6–8 years of engineering experience, strong analytical and CAD skills, and willingness to travel 25–40%. You will manage risks, coordinate contractors, and drive project definition and execution.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and computer skills; CAD skills preferred.
• Proven ability to multi-task.
• Experience in project definition and execution.
• Ability to travel: 25–40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping and design recommendations for AGV, productivity, and maintenance projects.
• Support installation and start-up activities for new AGV, productivity, and maintenance projects.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources.
• Apply engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected 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, accelerated timelines and competing priorities.
• Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment design offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.
• Expected travel: 25% to 40%.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Project management

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo 1NA Engineering is seeking a technical project manager to lead the execution of the Frito Lay Plant Warehouse’s Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), Productivity, and maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping and design recommendations for Frito Lay AGV, productivity, and maintenance projects.
• Support installation and start-up activities for new AGV, productivity, and maintenance projects.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources.
• Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected 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, accelerated timelines and competing priorities
• Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment design offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.
• Expected travel: 25% to 40%

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• 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 10% 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

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 6-8 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 skills to drive transformational change
• Understanding of various 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%

EEO Statement

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