Tech Venturing & Innovation Sr. Analyst
Core
Lead cross-functional execution of strategic tech innovation programs, evaluate startups and emerging solutions, and drive rapid pilot onboarding for PepsiCo's operations.
Role type
Senior Analyst, Tech Venturing & Innovation
Builds
Strategic tech innovation programs, startup evaluation briefs, pilot onboarding processes, and vendor management.
Domain
Corporate Innovation / Technology Sourcing / HR Operations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic program execution, startup evaluation, pilot onboarding, vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, project management, use case assessment, trend analysis, process documentation.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of PepsiCo's businesses, experience in HR functional areas, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functionally execution of strategic tech innovation programs with departments like HR, EA, Info Security, Legal, and Finance. Partner with project leaders to create project deliverables and develop briefs for new technical capabilities. Evaluate startups or other solutions using data-based approaches and drive the cross-functional selection process. Lead the rapid pilot onboarding process and own vendor management. Lead the startup use case research, analysis & evaluation of solution fit. Build use case assessment criteria to systematically evaluate which startup's technology has potential. Engage & coordinate cross functional SMEs input to assessment criteria. Provide process and pilot thought partnership to business partners and Senior Executives. Lead project management across the team and support governance and reporting. Contribute to capability building for the entire PepsiCo Labs function (e.g., Training, Knowledge Management, Process documentation). Manage and coordinate logistics for sector, functional and Labs program meetings.
