Sr. Manager,Technical Product Owner - Transportation IT - Plano, Texas

As the IT Team Leader for FLNA Transportation, the selected candidate will lead the development and sustainment of critical IT systems, with a primary focus on new development initiatives. The role involves a combination of visionary leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on management. While day-to-day fire-fighting and system uptime are primarily maintained by a dedicated 3rd party team

Leadership and Vision:

• Take up the leadership of an existing 1 to 2-year IT/Business vision.
• Collaborate with Fleet Transportation Business teams to generate a 2 to 3-year roadmap for system development.
• Lead the team in scaling up to deliver the upcoming year's agenda.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner directly with Fleet Transportation Business teams to understand their requirements and align IT initiatives with business goals.
• Foster collaboration and communication between IT teams, business stakeholders, and 3rd party vendors.

Team Management:

• Manage a team responsible for the development and maintenance of key IT systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams, 3rd party vendors, and global partners to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.

System Responsibilities:

• Oversee the following key IT systems:
• Dispatch Planning System (DPS) - FLNA Traffic Centers Dispatch Planning.
• Driver Payroll Management (DPM) - FLNA Traffic Centers Payroll.
• Electronic Log of Driver Activities (ELD) - FLNA New Driver Activity Platform.

Development and Maintenance:

• Drive the development of new features and functionalities within the systems, with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
• Manage the resolution of day-to-day live IT issues, ensuring minimal disruptions to operations, with primary reliance on the 3rd party team for routine support and system maintenance.

Vendor and Global Partner Management:

• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors and global partners to ensure the effective execution of system operations.
• Evaluate and select vendors as needed for specific projects.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $98,700 - $165,150 based on a full-time schedule.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• 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.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in leading IT teams, preferably in the transportation or logistics industry.
• Strong understanding of dispatch planning, payroll management, and driver activity platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage relationships with 3rd party vendors.
• Experience in scaling up teams and managing projects from vision to implementation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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