Global Functions AI Solutions Lead

PepsiCo • Purchase, NY

85d • $125,900 - $249,900

About The Position

As the Global Functions AI Solutions Lead you will spearhead the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance effectiveness and efficiency within PepsiCo's finance, legal, and R&D innovation functions. The role involves leveraging AI to optimize financial operations, ensure legal compliance, support innovative R&D efforts, and deliver strategic insights that bolster PepsiCo's global functions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Law, or related field. Master's preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years in AI, data science, finance, legal, or R&D functions.
• AI technologies (e.g., Generative AI tools, IoT platforms).
• Managing cross-functional teams and AI projects.
• External technology vendors and consulting firms.
• Translating business challenges into AI solutions.
• Defining KPIs and measuring AI solutions' success.
• Strategic Implementation: Aligning AI strategies with CFO, General Counsel, and Head of R&D objectives and market needs.
• Innovative Thinking: Driving innovation through the adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse organizational levels and departments.
• Change Management: Leading AI-driven transformation initiatives across global functions.
• Communication Skills: Effectively articulating AI concepts and strategic benefits.
• Results-Oriented: Delivering measurable business outcomes through AI implementations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate AI strategies to optimize financial operations, enhance legal compliance, and drive R&D innovation.
• Develop frameworks for integrating AI solutions across global functions to achieve strategic business objectives.
• Lead the implementation of AI solutions to enhance efficiency in financial forecasting, automate legal compliance workflows, and support innovative R&D processes.
• Develop and deploy AI models for predictive analytics, financial optimizations, legal risk assessments, and R&D progression.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and R&D teams to understand and translate their needs into actionable AI solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, AI engineers, and functional leaders, to ensure AI solutions are effectively integrated and add value.
• Establish metrics to evaluate the performance of AI solutions across finance, legal, and R&D functions.
• Continuously optimize AI models based on performance data, evolving business needs, and industry advancements.

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $125,900 - $249,900.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees