R&D Product Manager
Core
Lead R&D product development and pilot plant management for snacks categories (Extrusion, CC, Pellet, Pork) to drive innovation, productivity, and portfolio transformation.
Role type
Senior R&D Product Manager (Food Technology)
Builds
New snack products, reformulated portfolios, and optimized manufacturing processes for PepsiCo brands.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Snack Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Product development, Multidisciplinary team management, Manufacturing processes knowledge, Leadership, Data analysis, Consumer insight interpretation, Risk assessment, Project coordination, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Competitive analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with Extrusion/Pellet/Popcorn technologies, People development, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic planning
Technologies
Extrusion, Pellet, Popcorn, Confectionary, Salty snacks, Pilot Plant systems
Responsibilities
Lead product innovation and feasibility assessments; Manage pilot plant operations and improvement plans; Execute cost-reduction and process-optimization projects; Oversee product reformulation for compliance; Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across R&D, Marketing, and Manufacturing; Mentor team members on professional growth.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
