US|General White Collar|Contractor

The Senior Manager External Strategy & Transformation Communications plays a pivotal role in driving awareness of PepsiCo s end-to-end transformation strategy and the business impact behind it. With a proven track record in external communications this person will shape compelling narratives that bolster PepsiCo s reputation as a future-fit innovation-led AI-first company.

The Senior Manager will work at the intersection of strategy technology reputation and storytelling. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Strategy & Transformation internal & change communications corporate communications and other key functions to develop and execute communications strategies that elevate PepsiCo s transformation agenda externally.

The Senior Manager leads external communications across PepsiCo s ecosystem of key technology partners and supports major external communications moments throughout the year. This includes helping identify the right stories to tell shaping messaging and visibility strategies managing communications materials from development through approval and ensuring PepsiCo is positioned consistently and credibly across channels and audiences.

This role reports directly to the Senior Director External Strategy & Transformation Communications.
What Success Looks Like
PepsiCo s Strategy & Transformation narrative is consistently and credibly represented across
priority external moments partners and channels.
Senior leaders are confidently positioned as thoughtful human-centered voices on innovation
AI and transformation.
Media and external stakeholders increasingly associate PepsiCo with practical responsible
business-led innovation.
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Communications or related field: 10 years experience across the
PR/communications spectrum (agency in-house) including external communications media
relations executive communications and strategy & planning.
Proven experience working on technology-focused communications including AI data digital
platforms or enterprise technology partnerships with a track record of shaping business-first
stories for media executives and external stakeholders.
Ability to partner confidently with senior executives to elevate visibility and communicate
company strategy.
Exceptional writing and critical thinking skills.
Excitement for learning and telling technology stories that can have real-world impact with a
strong interest in AI and how it s impacting humans.