Experiential Strategic Production Manager

Overview

Why PepsiCo?

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $83 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth and shareholder value. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting and investing in the local communities where we operate.

 

Why PepsiCo Design?

At PepsiCo design, we have a saying: “We’re crazy enough to think we can inspire the future.” This is what drives us, in everything we imagine, develop and execute.Our goal is clear: to connect PepsiCo’s beverage, snacks and nutrition portfolios, with today’s hyper-connected, networked users and consumers hungry for meaningful, authentic and relevant brand experiences across multiple touch points and regions of the world.PepsiCo Design & Innovation is a creatively driven team that leverages the power of Design Thinking to solve brand and business problems that drive meaningful value and growth. Our mission is to elevate the role of design and design thinking as a function, process, mindset, and as culture in PepsiCo and the broader business world.We are a consumer-centric organization with a start-up mentality within our larger organization; we partner with world-class partners in Marketing, Insights, and R&D to strategically drive business results with purpose.

 

Why Experience Design in PepsiCo?

 

Experience Design creates transformative, dimensional spaces that manifest a brand’s story in an immersive yet expansive way, forging bold new connections with consumers. We inspire the future!

The Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role shaping the future of brand experiences for one of the world’s most iconic portfolios. The PepsiCo Global Brand Experience Design Team brings brands to life by boldly envisioning and crafting immersive, multi-dimensional experiences that captivate audiences and foster deep connections. From global stages like the Super Bowl to groundbreaking activations across markets, we aim to build brand love and create unforgettable moments for consumers worldwide.

As the Strategic Production Manager, you will be at the heart of these efforts, driving the strategic planning and efficient execution of both physical and digital experiential projects. Reporting to the Experience Design Lead, you will be responsible for managing the production process from our team’s concept to on-site execution, ensuring every project aligns with PepsiCo’s high standards of creativity, innovation, and impact. With a strong background in experiential design and execution, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, external partners, and vendors to bring ideas to life—whether it’s a large-scale event, a unique brand activation, or a permanent installation.

 

This role demands a creative yet strategic mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to build and execute business plans and strategies to monetize brand experiences. Successful candidates will have a passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in brand experience design, all while ensuring sustainability, scalability, and measurable value across all initiatives. If you thrive on turning bold ideas into reality and shaping unforgettable brand moments, this opportunity is for you.

 

Why Experience Design?

The Brand and Customer Experience Design team is an architect of unforgettable moments, crafting immersive brand experiences that resonate deeply with audiences around the globe. Our mission is to blend innovative ideas, culinary expertise, and strategic insights to transform dimensional spaces, unlock the consumer mindset, and establish a strong connection between our brands and our customers.

Responsibilities

The Experiential Strategic Production Manager will play a pivotal role in elevating our brand experiences through strategic planning and efficient production of both physical and digital experiential projects. This role demands a unique blend of strategic insight, production expertise, and hands-on experience in experiential desi