Software Engineering Senior Manager

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Responsibilities The Opportunity The Senior Manager of Software Engineering will play a pivotal role in software development activities and long-term initiative planning and collaboration across the Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization. Software Engineering is the cornerstone of scalable digital transformation across PepsiCo’s value chain. This leader will deliver the end-to-end software development experience, deliver high quality software as part of the DevOps process, and have accountability for our business operations. The leader in this role will provide technical oversight and direction to our software development team to ensure we deliver the best possible software solutions and ensure they are generating value through cost savings or incremental value. This leader will work closely with the user experience, product, IT, and process engineering teams to develop new products and prioritize delivering solutions across S&T core priorities. Your Impact As Senior Manager of Software Engineering your scope would consist of 1. Create the vision and guide a team of engineers to build and support digital products and services (DPS) across S&T core priorities 2. Drive partnerships with User Experience, Product Management, IT, Data & Analytics, Emerging Tech, Innovation, and Process Engineering teams to deliver the Digital Products portfolio 3. Develop software development strategy utilizing industry standards. Create roadmap and timing of implementation of the roadmap based on business requirements and strategy. 4. Lead multi-discipline, high-performance work teams distributed across remote locations effectively. Build, manage, develop, and mentor a team of engineers. 6. Develop and expand DPS capabilities through a customer obsessed, services-driven digital solutions platform that leverages data and AI to deliver automated and personalized experiences 7. Manage and appropriately escalate delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes tied to the engineering initiatives to the stakeholders 8. Interact with key business partners to recommend solutions that best meet the strategic needs of the business Qualifications Who Are We Looking For? Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred). • 8+ years of relevant software development and engineering management experience. • 3+ years of people management experience, with 1+ years managing multiple managers/teams. • Hands-on expertise in React.js, React Native, and Node.js development. • Knowledge of react native mobile development in IOS will be a plus. • Full stack engineering experience with Proficiency in JavaScript, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, messaging etc. • Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and architectural patterns. • Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (Azure preferred). • Metrics-backed decisions during all phases of SDLC • Working knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed caching, message queues, and database technologies (RDBMS, NoSQL, Key-Value Stores). • Experience with high-throughput, mission-critical, 24x7 cloud-native distributed systems. • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and a passion for building scalable software solutions.  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams. Qualities • Strong attention to detail and extremely well-organized • Ability to run a large team of software engineers • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities • Ability to be able to interface with the business and recognize their needs and priorities • Ability to work cross functionally with product, service design and operations across the organization • Demonstrated passion for excellence with respect to Engineering services, education, and support • Ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units • Ability to navigate a complex organization and to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to Leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.


The Opportunity The Senior Manager of Software Engineering will play a pivotal role in software development activities and long-term initiative planning and collaboration across the Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization. Software Engineering is the cornerstone of scalable digital transformation across PepsiCo’s value chain. This leader will deliver the end-to-end software development experience, deliver high quality software as part of the DevOps process, and have accountability for our business operations. The leader in this role will provide technical oversight and direction to our software development team to ensure we deliver the best possible software solutions and ensure they are generating value through cost savings or incremental value. This leader will work closely with the user experience, product, IT, and process engineering teams to develop new products and prioritize delivering solutions across S&T core priorities. Your Impact As Senior Manager of Software Engineering your scope would consist of 1. Create the vision and guide a team of engineers to build and support digital products and services (DPS) across S&T core priorities 2. Drive partnerships with User Experience, Product Management, IT, Data & Analytics, Emerging Tech, Innovation, and Process Engineering teams to deliver the Digital Products portfolio 3. Develop software development strategy utilizing industry standards. Create roadmap and timing of implementation of the roadmap based on business requirements and strategy. 4. Lead multi-discipline, high-performance work teams distributed across remote locations effectively. Build, manage, develop, and mentor a team of engineers. 6. Develop and expand DPS capabilities through a customer obsessed, services-driven digital solutions platform that leverages data and AI to deliver automated and personalized experiences 7. Manage and appropriately escalate delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes tied to the engineering initiatives to the stakeholders 8. Interact with key business partners to recommend solutions that best meet the strategic needs of the business


Who Are We Looking For? Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred). • 8+ years of relevant software development and engineering management experience. • 3+ years of people management experience, with 1+ years managing multiple managers/teams. • Hands-on expertise in React.js, React Native, and Node.js development. • Knowledge of react native mobile development in IOS will be a plus. • Full stack engineering experience with Proficiency in JavaScript, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, messaging etc. • Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and architectural patterns. • Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (Azure preferred). • Metrics-backed decisions during all phases of SDLC • Working knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed caching, message queues, and database technologies (RDBMS, NoSQL, Key-Value Stores). • Experience with high-throughput, mission-critical, 24x7 cloud-native distributed systems. • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and a passion for building scalable software solutions.  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams. Qualities • Strong attention to detail and extremely well-organized • Ability to run a large team of software engineers • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities • Ability to be able to interface with the business and recognize their needs and priorities • Ability to work cross functionally with product, service design and operations across the organization • Demonstrated passion for excellence with respect to Engineering services, education, and support • Ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units • Ability to navigate a complex organization and to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to Leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.