Manager, North America Public Policy Government Affairs (NA PPGA) Communications

PepsiCo • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The North America Public Policy & Government Affairs (NA PPGA) Communications Manager will play a key role on a high-visibility cross-functional team, responsible for supporting the design and implementation of PepsiCo’s North America PPGA Communications strategy and the execution of governmental and external communications, as well as partnering with the pep+ Communications teams.The Manager will serve as a communications counselor and advisor for the PPGA function, primarily the SVP, Government Affairs who oversees PPGA in North America. Their responsibilities will center around strengthening corporate reputation by elevating the world-class innovation, sustainability and economic benefits taking place throughout PepsiCo to key opinion leaders and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Communications or relevant degree preferred)
• 5-7 years of experience in public affairs, communications, and/or public relations, particularly in governmental or policy settings.
• Experience working with and managing agencies.
• Experience working in food and beverage, agriculture, policy, governmental or related fields.
• Ability to think and act independently, using sound judgment, in an often ambiguous and dynamic environment.
• Strong decision-making and resourceful, problem-solving skills.
• Executive presence and comfort around senior executives.
• Culturally and politically astute. Great judgment, empathy, perception and ability to ascertain a situation quickly and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, particularly under tight deadlines and through the lens of general public, employees, stakeholders and KOLs.
• An awareness of the challenges facing global food and beverage companies through the lens of public policy and government affairs and how that extends to other functions on the team (Sustainability, R&D, Social Impact & Foundation) as well as to the whole of PepsiCo.

Nice To Haves

• This role requires a self-starter and a collaborative team player that is focused, agile, adaptable, solution-oriented, comfortable working cross-functionally and capable of articulating complex topics and making decisions in a fast-moving, global environment.
• Passion for politics, food policy and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to learn, assess and articulate complex topics and information in a compelling and concise way that can be understood by consumers.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships within a global matrixed organization and externally.
• Exceptional time management, organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Communications Business Partner to the North American PPGA Function and the SVP, PPGA.
• Serve as a Communications Business Partner to North America PPGA stakeholders, providing counsel on messaging, narrative development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support development of newsletters for PPGA communications to key policymakers that tell the PepsiCo story and important internal changes or developments that resonate with policymakers.
• Support the development and execution of North America PPGA external communications strategies, ensuring alignment with business priorities, policy timelines, and reputational risk.
• Translate complex policy, regulatory, and societal issues into accessible, high‑impact narratives that resonate with policymakers, regulators, NGOs, employees, and other key opinion leaders.
• Support development of communications materials including talking points, fact sheets, briefing documents, op‑eds, digital and social copy, newsletters, and campaign toolkits.
• Support proactive and reactive issue communications, working closely with Media Relations and Issues Centers of Excellence to manage emerging risks and opportunities.
• Work with the PPGA team on executive communications support for North America PPGA leaders, including briefing materials, message development, and preparation for external engagements.
• Coordinate closely with PPGA team and cross‑functional partners including Legal, Sustainability, Science & Regulatory Affairs, Foundation, and Global Communications to ensure message consistency and strategic alignment.
• Help design and activate integrated, multi‑channel campaigns around priority issues, moving beyond reactive moments to sustained reputation‑building efforts.
• Monitor the external policy and reputational landscape, synthesizing insights and implications for internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• 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: Mid Level