VP IT

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Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Venturesis seeking aVice President of Information Technology to join our team in Raleigh NC.

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntorys non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make sell and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make sell and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.

We also create our own beverages producing and distributing them to our customers warehouses nationally. And we make sell and distribute to our customers warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCos and Keurig Dr. Peppers beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams growing for good and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages like our Natures Twist refreshing lemonade line and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Leaders

Our leaders embrace a coaching leadership style. We look for leaders that empower all team members. Our leaders value integrity teamwork accountability creativity and communication in all they do and expect from their teams.

VP IT Role Overview

The Vice President of Information Technology leads PBVs technology strategy and operations driving digital transformation cybersecurity and infrastructure standardization in alignment with Suntorys global standards. This role oversees information and operational technology systems vendor management and compliance while fostering innovation through automation and enterprise platform integration. The VP develops high-performing teams ensures cost optimization and partners across functions to enable secure efficient and future-ready technology solutions.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

Responsible for shaping and executing PBVs long-term technology strategy:

• Oversee PBVs IT architecture strategic planning and capital investments.

• Drive innovation through digital transformation initiatives including automation AI and cloud adoption.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and business transformation team on goals and supporting roadmap.

• Align PBVs technology strategy with the expectations of PBVs majority owner Suntory regarding cybersecurity & infrastructure standardization.

IT Operational Oversight

Manage the full spectrum of IT systems and activities across PBV:

• Performance management of IT operations and staff.

• Budget ownership for IT including forecasting and cost optimization.

• Oversight of IT acquisitions vendor relationships and contract compliance.

• Periodic refinement of JSOX audit procedures and ensuring compliance with self-audits.

Operational Technology (OT) Oversight

OT responsibilities are increasingly critical as PBV modernizes its manufacturing and plant systems:

• Lead efforts to replace outdated OT infrastructure prioritizing upgrades based on operational and security risk.

• Ensure OT systems are regularly patched and updated with lifecycle responsibilities clearly defined across IT manufacturing and engineering.

• Enforce OT vendor compliance with Suntorys OT security guidelines including access restrictions and role-based governance.

• Drive continuous improvement and maturity in OT processes aiming to exceed PBV Suntory and cyber insurance expectations for uptime quality and security.

Vendor Negotiations & Cost Optimization

Responsible for negotiating vendor contracts to maximize value:

• Lead RFQs and benchmarking exercises to ensure competitive pricing and scope validation during vendor evaluation.

• Manage contract renewals with a focus on cost reduction and scope optimization.

• Engage Suntorys and PepsiCos global procurement teams to leverage shared contracts.

Security & Compliance

Ensure PBVs IT and OT environments are secure and compliant:

• Data privacy leadership especially around PII in both structured and unstructured formats.

• Policy enforcement for data retention and access control.

• IT cybersecurity governance including risk mitigation and regulatory alignment.

• Implement Suntorys OT security standards across PBVs manufacturing sites ensuring vendor and staff compliance.

• Oversee protocols for reporting and responding to cyber incidents.

Team Development & Collaboration

Lead and develop high-performing IT teams:

• Professional development and training for IT staff.

• Cross-functional collaboration with other departments like finance people & culture sales and manufacturing.

• Stakeholder engagement to ensure IT initiatives meet enterprise needs.

Technology Enablement & Innovation

Spearhead technology initiatives that enhance PBVs operational efficiency:

• Automation of business processes using solutions like Microsoft Power Platform.

• Integration of enterprise platforms like Workday SAP and Salesforce.

• Creation of custom digital tools.

• Support implementation of business applications and related change management.

External Benchmarking & Industry Alignment

• Ensure regulatory compliance and cybersecurity readiness.

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies like AI cloud and data analytics.

• Connect with IT leaders from Pepsi bottlers and Suntory global IT to share tools processes and strategies of mutual interest.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering business or related required.

• Masters degree in business IT or related preferred.

• 15 years of progressively responsible experience managing and supporting information technology.

• Prior IT leadership roles in the consumer products sector are desirable.

• Proven success in building and guiding diverse teams focused on technology and business transformation.

• Advanced skills in analyzing and designing business processes.

• Established history of aligning an organizations IT requirements with overall strategic objectives.

• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting key business software such as ERP HRIS or industry-specific applications.

• Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of artificial intelligence and automation solutions.

• Sound judgment and decision-making.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Adaptable in fast-paced settings.

• Customer service focus.

• Portfolio/program/project management experience.

• Effective planning and organization.

• Experienced in performance budget and financial reporting.

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for this position is set based on location confirmed job-related skills experience and education. Your recruiter will share more about the specific pay range for this position during the interview process.

• As part of your total compensation package you will also receive the following benefits:

  • Paid time off including holidays vacation days personal days parental leave and bereavement leave

  • 401(k) with a company match

  • Medical prescription dental and vision insurance options as well as supplemental health plan options including accident critical illness and hospitalization

  • Saving and spending accounts

  • Company-paid telemedicine services

  • Free counseling and information services

  • Wellness program

  • Company-paid life insurance

  • Company-paid disability coverage

  • Adoption assistance

  • Education assistance

  • Legal service plan option

  • Pay advance option

Unfortunately we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1- or via e-mail at