Sr. Manager - Agricultural Sustainability - Virtual

By 2050, our global population is projected to reach over 9.5 billion. What does that mean? In just 34 growing seasons, the world's farmers must learn to feed almost 2.5 billion more people. But how will they overcome increasing weather variability, challenged farm economics and ever increasing scrutiny from the public eye? PepsiCo's Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) was established to enable farmers to build capability and deliver performance that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. It is a continuous improvement program that identifies risks and opportunities and delivers solutions within PepsiCo's agricultural supply chain.

This position with PepsiCo's global SAG team will be responsible for deployment of the SFI regionally, with a focus on supporting the North America beverage and foods business, in order to meet/exceed stated goals and performance metrics for specific crops. This position will require collaboration and coordination with other functions within PepsiCo - including Global Procurement, Public Policy & Government Affairs, and Operations - as well as with relevant forums and strategic partners.

Key Accountabilities Include:

SFI program implementation in North America in support of Performance with Purpose sustainable agriculture goals

Works closely with other regional SFI program managers to ensure consistent program delivery in accordance with the SFI Scheme Rules

Field based coordination that ensures the timely and accurate collection of primary farm based data for reporting and assessment

Creation of a prioritized agenda that addresses the identified areas for improvement through the application of recognized sustainability practices

Source potential partnerships/third-party resources for deployment and improvement in farm performance

Support for execution of regional programs, including Field to Market Fieldprint projects

Support engagement with key customers and stakeholders

Support execution of customer and region specific goals and commitments

Build knowledge and capability of sustainable agriculture practices with suppliers and PepsiCo agro teams

Education & Certifications:

Undergraduate degree related field

Master's degree preferred

Work Experience:

10+ years' experience in the sustainable agriculture space

Leveraging sustainable agriculture programs and practices to build sustainability and drive impact

Skills & Capabilities:

Demonstration of supply chain management in agriculture or related fields

Specialist skill set in at least one Sustainable Agriculture discipline, leveraging specialist skillset across a global remit when/where required

Ability to lead manage complex projects

Ability to influence and lead cross-functionally internally and externally

Strong project management skills - ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities and plan

Ability to effectively communicate (spoken and written), fluent in English

Other:

Willingness to travel >30%

This is virtual role, person needs to be near major international airport

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,

protected veteran status, or disability status.

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