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As Project Manager New Platforms & Lays at PepsiCo, you are responsible for managing all technical elements of snack development projects and implementing new product, process and packaging developments in NEBU & France, location Utrecht (The Netherlands).

Company

With a turnover of USD 35 billion, PepsiCo is the world’s second largest food & beverage organisation. PepsiCo consists of Frito-Lay, Pepsi-Cola, 7UP, Tropicana, Gatorade, Quaker and Duyvis, which has formed part of PepsiCo since June 2006. PepsiCo offers product choices to meet a broad variety of needs and preferences, from treat for you items to product choices that contribute to healthier lifestyles. Three major sustainable advantages give PepsiCo a competitive edge as they operate in the global marketplace: big brands; ability to innovate and create differentiated products; and powerful go-to-market systems. Making it all work are extraordinarily talented and dedicated people. In order to further strengthen the Northern Europe Business Unit (NEBU) in Utrecht, we are currently searching for a highly motivated Project Manager New Platforms & Lays.

Position

·           Responsible for managing all technical elements of snack development projects and implementing new product, process and packaging developments in NEBU & France

·           Working closely with local and French Marketing to develop and maintain the innovation pipeline

·           Developing and executing projects, contributing to the different brand developments

·           Setting up product tests with consumers and interpreting the results, whilst using these in the development projects

·           Working closely with Operations to implement innovation, providing tools and technical support in the delivery of in market competitive quality advantage

·           Collaborating with other local and regional R&D  teams on joint NPD initiatives and localise products where relevant into NEBU

·           Building and maintaining an external network with several ingredients and equipment suppliers

·           Reporting to the Technical Brand Manager Lays, Doritos & New Platforms.

Profile

·           Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent

·           Several years of relevant project management experience, covering product and process development ideally in a FMCG environment

·           Excellent project management and interpersonal skills

·           Effective in communication and how to influence people and win support

·           Good presentation skills and ability to work within set targets and time frames

·           Personal skills: decisive, self-confident, can-do mentality, innovator, commercial aware, creative and pragmatic.

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