Data & AI Platforms Program Manager

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Platforms Program Manager (PM) to oversee the onboarding, governance, and operational excellence of Data & AI platform initiatives. This role will work closely with Digital Transformation (DTX) leaders, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure platform scalability, compliance, and efficient delivery of enterprise initiatives, including GenAI use cases.

 

The ideal candidate will have strong program management skills, a solid understanding of platform ecosystems, and experience in compliance, governance, and cross-functional coordination in complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Manage onboarding of new projects onto Data & AI platforms.
• Partner with DTX leads to plan and track project timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering Managers to manage JIRA boards across platform teams.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to compliance protocols for Data & AI platform components.
• Represent the platform team during audits and compliance reviews.
• Submit, track, and represent GenAI use cases in Responsible AI (RAI) committee reviews.
• Initiate and drive Enterprise Architecture (EA) reviews and Information Security (Infosec) approvals for platform components and architectures.
• Ensure proper implementation of controls and governance standards across platforms.

Platform Operations & Lifecycle Management

• Create and maintain Configuration Item (CI) entries for platform components.
• Keep dependencies and documentation up to date from an enterprise perspective.
• Ensure timely resolution of service desk requests and operational issues.
• Manage and communicate platform upgrades, changes, and releases.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams to enable initiatives such as cost optimization, cloud/platform migration, and AI enablement.
• Align with business and technical leads to drive collaboration across distributed teams.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive transparency and communication related to platform changes and initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $127,500 - $221,800.
• 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 12% 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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–10+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in Data, AI, or platform engineering environments.

Core Skills

• Strong understanding of Data & AI platforms, cloud ecosystems, and enterprise architecture.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional programs and complex dependencies.
• Familiarity with compliance, governance, and audit processes in enterprise environments.
• Experience with GenAI governance frameworks or Responsible AI processes is a plus.

Technical & Tools Expertise

• Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar project management tools.
• Understanding of CI/CD, configuration management, and platform lifecycle processes.
• Exposure to ITSM tools and service desk operations.

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.

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