Sr. Project Manager - Global Communications

$114,700 - $192,100/Yr

PepsiCo - Harrison, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Harrison, NY

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

PepsiCo is on a mission to become a best-in-class and admired company. To achieve this, the PepsiCo Global Communications team is prioritizing a number of initiatives to ensure we are delivering on that vision, both in our work with our colleagues in the business and in how we operate as a team. To support this, we're looking for a Senior Communications Project Manager to play a pivotal role in bringing this to life. This role will report to the Senior Director of Global Communications Operations and requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, project management skills and strong interpersonal abilities. The ideal candidate will have significant communications experience within a large multi-faceted organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the successful delivery of projects that support the PepsiCo Global Communications strategy.
• Develop and implement project plans that align with the communications strategy, focusing on priority Global Communications Operations initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Manage resources effectively, including budget and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Communications or relevant degree preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in communications, marketing or PR, preferably with CPG / functional communications.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a communications or marketing role.
• Excellent communication, writing interpersonal abilities, capable of articulating complex topics and translating to plain language, often under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Passionate about Corporate Affairs' and Communications' role in shaping our company's corporate reputation and protecting our license to operate.
• Reputable leader who takes the time to build relationships and instill trust. Confident leading others internally (within Communications and cross-functional), externally (agencies and consultants) and managing up.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.