PEP Studios Portfolio Lead

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we'll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what's next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.

The PEP Studio Portfolio Lead is responsible for the end to end process and execution of the growth acceleration plan against the Seasonal, Cultural & Gifting pillar, owning the process from product concept ideation to launch.

For you:

• Competitive benefits package
• 12% annual bonus
• 20,000 car allowance p.a.
• Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio
• Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out)
• Lease Plan
• Health & Wellness programs: discounted private health insurance, financial coaching, counselling sessions, flu vaccinations, skin checks
• Professional development programs
• Global career opportunities

This role is accountable for the development and flawless execution of Pep Studio portfolio projects including concept ideation, product development and in market launch.

• Develop human centric innovation able to deliver against category opportunities identified in SDD (e.g., seasonal, gifting, protein, multicultural/international aisle)
• Ideate innovation from concept to launch, including product ideas, consumer research validation, packaging development and shopper materials development
• Commercialise innovation from concept to launch, ensuring flawless execution through project management excellence
• Lead cross functional project teams to deliver complex projects to agreed first shipment/in market dates
• Present key project updates at Pep Studio board forums
• Assess and communicate the feasibility of innovation projects
• Communicate milestones and timelines to project teams and key stakeholders to enable on time, on budget delivery
• Collaborate with commercial teams and Category Pep Studio Manager to enable successful project execution
• Communicate risks and issues, implementing appropriate mitigation and contingency plans
• Ensure quality inputs to Pep Studio accelerated Gate Documents
• Deliver Pep Studio KPIs focusing on 3 Year Innovation NR, stick ability and incrementality
• Support Pep Studio lead to build new process/frameworks for Pep Studio projects
• Lead overall artwork readiness with suppliers and internal stakeholders (New Work forum)

About you:

• Project manage multiple projects within a fast paced, complex environment
• Manage direct reports and teams
• Strong understanding of FMCG functions: Marketing, Sales, Category, R&D, and Supply Chain
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, managing significant change and time pressure
• High business acumen: commercially savvy, able to connect across work streams and understand key P&L drivers
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to collaborate and influence peer groups and senior stakeholders
• Deliver project feasibility assessments
• Leadership skills: set agenda, ensure project teams are clear on expectations and deliverables
• Problem solving, recommend course correction actions to enable on time delivery
• Self starter with high drive for results and ability to work independently
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 7+ years experience
• Direct project management experience preferred, especially in innovation
• Marketing and/or Category Innovation experience preferred

We are a progressive, people focused business that believes our diverse workforce is key to our success. We value our employees and their families, offering an agile and flexible working environment focused on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow a career.

• Opportunity to join a global FMCG company and a top employer of choice
• A competitive benefits package
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Health and wellness programs