Associate Manager Data Engineering

Overview We are PepsiCo PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies with more than $79 Billion in Net Revenue and a global portfolio of diverse and beloved brands. We have a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands that each generate more than $1 Billion in annual retail sales. PepsiCo's products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo's strength is its people. We are over 250,000 game changers, mountain movers and history makers, located around the world, and united by a shared set of values and goals. We believe that acting ethically and responsibly is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing to do for our business. At PepsiCo, we aim to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into our business strategy, leaving a positive imprint on society and the environment. We call this Winning with Pep+ (Pep Positive). For more information on PepsiCo and the opportunities it holds, visit www.pepsico.com Main Purpose of the Role: Primary focus would be to lead development work within Azure Data Lake environment and other related ETL technologies, with the responsibility of ensuring on time and on budget delivery; Satisfying project requirements, while adhering to enterprise architecture standards. Role will lead key data lake projects and resources, including innovation related initiatives (e.g. adoption of technologies like Databricks, Presto, Denodo, Azure data factory; database encryption; enabling rapid experimentation etc.)). This role will also have L3 and release management responsibilities for ETL processes Responsibilities Lead delivery of key Enterprise Data Warehouse and Azure Data Lake projects within time and budget Drive solution design and build to ensure scalability, performance and reuse of data and other components Ensure on time and on budget delivery which satisfies project requirements, while adhering to enterprise architecture standards. Manage work intake, prioritization and release timing; balancing demand and available resources. Ensure tactical initiatives are aligned with the strategic vision and business needs Oversee coordination and partnerships with Business Relationship Managers, Architecture and IT services teams to develop and maintain EDW and data lake best practices and standards along with appropriate quality assurance policies and procedures May lead a team of employee and contract resources to meet build requirements: o Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion o Coordinate work activities with other IT services and business teams. o Hold team accountable for milestone deliverables o Provide L3 support for existing applications o Release management Qualifications Bachelor/Master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Management, or related field 11 + years’ experience in Information Technology or Business Relationship Management 7 + years’ experience in Data Warehouse/Azure Data Lake Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management Minimum 2 years’ Experience on Pyspark Technical Skills Advanced data modeling or database experience; experience with ER/Studio and/or Erwin modeling tools Good understanding of PepsiCo business processes, data, and EDW/MDM environments Proven experience in managing Data, BI or Analytics projects Solutions Delivery experience - expertise in system development lifecycle, integration, and sustainability Thorough knowledge of data warehousing concepts and data catalog tools (Alation) Non-Technical Skills Excellent remote collaboration skills Experience working in a matrix organization with diverse priorities Experience dealing with and managing multiple vendors Exceptional written and verbal communication skills along with collaboration and listening skills Ability to work with agile delivery methodologies Ability to ideate requirements & design iteratively with business partners without formal requirements documentation Ability to budget resources and funding to meet project deliverables At PepsiCo, we recognize that our success is driven by our talented and dedicated employees. Our Employee Value Proposition is built on a foundation of competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your professional growth and personal well-being. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives and your contributions are celebrated. Join us to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that values sustainability, community engagement, and ethical practices.


Lead delivery of key Enterprise Data Warehouse and Azure Data Lake projects within time and budget Drive solution design and build to ensure scalability, performance and reuse of data and other components Ensure on time and on budget delivery which satisfies project requirements, while adhering to enterprise architecture standards. Manage work intake, prioritization and release timing; balancing demand and available resources. Ensure tactical initiatives are aligned with the strategic vision and business needs Oversee coordination and partnerships with Business Relationship Managers, Architecture and IT services teams to develop and maintain EDW and data lake best practices and standards along with appropriate quality assurance policies and procedures May lead a team of employee and contract resources to meet build requirements: o Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion o Coordinate work activities with other IT services and business teams. o Hold team accountable for milestone deliverables o Provide L3 support for existing applications o Release management


Bachelor/Master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Management, or related field 11 + years’ experience in Information Technology or Business Relationship Management 7 + years’ experience in Data Warehouse/Azure Data Lake Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management Minimum 2 years’ Experience on Pyspark Technical Skills Advanced data modeling or database experience; experience with ER/Studio and/or Erwin modeling tools Good understanding of PepsiCo business processes, data, and EDW/MDM environments Proven experience in managing Data, BI or Analytics projects Solutions Delivery experience - expertise in system development lifecycle, integration, and sustainability Thorough knowledge of data warehousing concepts and data catalog tools (Alation) Non-Technical Skills Excellent remote collaboration skills Experience working in a matrix organization with diverse priorities Experience dealing with and managing multiple vendors Exceptional written and verbal communication skills along with collaboration and listening skills Ability to work with agile delivery methodologies Ability to ideate requirements & design iteratively with business partners without formal requirements documentation Ability to budget resources and funding to meet project deliverables At PepsiCo, we recognize that our success is driven by our talented and dedicated employees. Our Employee Value Proposition is built on a foundation of competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your professional growth and personal well-being. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives and your contributions are celebrated. Join us to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that values sustainability, community engagement, and ethical practices.