Senior Manager, Social Impact Programs (North America)

Senior Manager, Social Impact Programs

The Senior Manager, Social Impact Programs for PepsiCo North America plays a vital role in driving the company's community investment strategy through impactful, business- and foundation-funded initiatives. This leader will design, manage, and evaluate programs that address sustainable agriculture, food access, workforce development, and community resilienceensuring alignment between business goals and community needs.

As a member of the PepsiCo Foundation, the Senior Manager will collaborate with internal teamsincluding Brand, HR, Public Policy/Government Affairs, Sustainability, Employee Resource Groups, and Communicationsas well as external stakeholders such as nonprofits and community leaders, to deliver measurable, meaningful impact.

This role requires close coordination across the Corporate Affairs division and PepsiCo's North America businesses (PBUS and PFUS) to maximize community investments, leveraging PepsiCo's assets: employees, expertise, customers, partnerships, products, and philanthropic capital. By fostering trust and engagement with communities, this leader will enhance PepsiCo's community impact, corporate reputation and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will:

• Increase PepsiCo's social impact, community engagement, and visibility across North America.
• Design, execute, and oversee business- and foundation-funded community programs and partnerships.
• Lead strategic community relations, including grantmaking, sponsorships, and partner performance reviews.
• Manage budgets for community investments and product donation programs.
• Partner with Communications and Public Policy teams to promote the visibility of social impact programs internally and externally.
• Organize and oversee employee volunteer programs, collaborating with the Global Employee Giving and Volunteering team to integrate engagement into grants and inspire associate participation.
• Build and manage relationships with nonprofits, civic organizations, and community leaders, maintaining comprehensive stakeholder records and engagement plans.
• Advise business teams on integrating social impact into brand, customer, and market strategies.
• Plan and execute high-visibility community events and activations tied to brand priorities and local needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement with Communications, Legal, PPGA, Employee Engagement, and business units to ensure alignment and impact.
• Implement tools and frameworks from the Social Impact Center of Excellence to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800.
• 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 15% 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

• 7+ years of experience in CSR, community engagement, philanthropy, or related fields.
• Proven strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, and external partnerships across corporate, nonprofit, or public sectors.
• Demonstrated success in place-based philanthropy or region-specific engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Strong collaboration, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing third-party relationships with performance accountability.
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of diverse community contexts.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; willingness to travel up to 10%.

• Experience with a corporate foundation and/or Fortune 500 company.
• Background in nonprofit or philanthropic organizations.
• Experience working with government agencies or officials.
• Budget management expertise.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement expertise.