Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Reporting & Compliance - Associate Manager

Overview

The Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Program Management Office (PMO) Associate Manager will lead key areas of regulatory reporting within the ESG Reporting Council and report to the Director of ESG PMO. This role partners with the Sustainability, Legal, and Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) ESG teams to track and communicate progress against a large, integrated project plan that supports ESG regulatory reporting requirements.

Because these project teams span multiple functions, the successful candidate must be able to influence and motivate team members without direct authority. The role ensures all work is integrated into a single plan, highlights and manages risks and dependencies, and drives timely delivery of team objectives to support 2027 reporting readiness. It also requires close coordination across functions such as Control, Legal, and Strategy & Transformation (S&T) Data Control/Business Integration, EHS, and Finance, while ensuring program updates accurately reflect team status, delays, delivery impacts, and decisions needed for success.

The role also monitors and reviews project change requests and oversees deliverable and risk management. Because each change has specific approval requirements, this person ensures every request is clearly defined, includes the information needed for review, and follows the correct approval process.

This position works closely with global and sector sustainability teams that support the PepsiCo Positive (pep+) agenda to align regulatory readiness with broader pep+ initiatives. This alignment is important because regulatory frameworks and existing pep+ reporting overlap significantly in areas such as data, digitization, and governance. pep+ is PepsiCo’s end-to-end transformation strategy, placing sustainability at the center of growth and value creation while promoting positive outcomes for people and the planet.

The project plans are currently managed via SmartSheet so experience with this tool is a plus. PowerPoint and Excel are also key communication tools in this position, and a high level of proficiency with both is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project administration and management for the Sustainability, Legal, and Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) teams supporting the ESG Reporting Council.
• Actively manage risks and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate activities across program teams and related global and sector functions, including Global Sustainability and Sector Sustainability teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including leaders, consulting partners, and deliverable owners, and serve as a credible point of contact for each project team.
• Prepare materials for project status reviews, operating committee meetings, and other governance forums including those targeting executive level audiences.
• Ensure project management artifacts provide consistent, accurate, and timely updates.
• Ensure deliverables are accurately documented, tracked, and approved in accordance with requirements.
• Help build project management capabilities within Global Business Services and support the onboarding, supervision, and training of new employees, as appropriate
• Support of change management activities as required
• Act as a regulatory SME in forums where other stakeholders are not present
• Support with assurance - internal and external - when requested to help meet regulatory timelines
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience
• 2+ years of experience working within or directly supporting global or sector sustainability teams, particularly those supporting Sustainability Reporting or Transformation
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and relationship-building skills across functions and organizational levels
• Strong project management expertise
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including data import/export and general spreadsheet use
• Experience using additional Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to communicate recommendations and processes clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with virtual teams and remote employees
• PMP and/or Agile certifications are a plus
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management software
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, resilient attitude in changing circumstances
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, flexible environment
• Highly organized and responsive, with the ability to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and tight deadlines
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Smartsheet collaboration and work management software
• Experience in supply chain data, specifically in areas related to sustainability
• Previous experience with the Workiva regulatory reporting platform
• Previous experience in a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) company (internal or consulting)
  
  

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