Senior Manager, MU Strategy

7 days ago

Belgrade, Central Serbia PepsiCo Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

Overview
This dual-role position blends market unit transformation leadership role with functional cost transformation. As the
Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation
for Market Unit (MU), you will drive the end-to-end execution of strategic transformation priorities — unlocking growth and transformation in commercial agenda. Simultaneously, as
Cost Transformation Lead for East Europe
, you will own the cost efficiency agenda across multiple the Operating Unit (OU), partnering cross-functionally to drive sustainable productivity in line with targets.

Responsibilities
MU Transformation Lead South East Europe and Baltics

  • Lead the planning and execution of high-priority transformation initiatives across MU, aligned with MU, OU and Region strategic goals.
  • Enhancing commercial effectiveness by optimizing the operating model and aligning GTM strategies
  • Shape and evolve the transformation roadmap to support topline growth and margin expansion
  • Partner with Market Unit leadership (GM, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, HR) to mobilize cross-functional teams and deliver impact at speed.
  • Act as a thought partner to the GM and East Europe team, bringing insights, trends, and benchmarks into local decision-making.
  • Enable MU leadership team to adopt new ways of working by embedding change management, capability building, and the PepsiCo Way.

Cost Transformation Lead - East Europe

  • Lead the design and execution of cost transformation initiatives across East Europe, with focus on SG&A, Supply Chain, Go-to-Market, and operating model simplification.
  • Build a regional pipeline of cost-saving opportunities in collaboration with BU GMs, Finance, and functional heads.
  • Ensure proper quantification, tracking, and reporting of benefits, and resolve barriers to realization.
  • Act as a key interface between MU, OU and Region teams
  • Champion value creation while safeguarding performance, growth, and employee engagement.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Manage program governance, cadence, and communications across both role streams.
  • Drive alignment and knowledge-sharing between markets to scale best practices
  • Represent MU and OU in sector-level forums and transformation communities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Up to years business experience in the areas of finance and commercial
  • Demonstrated success in leading cost/productivity initiatives.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with commercial acumen and financial literacy.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities, including influencing senior leadership.
  • Experience in FMCG or consumer-packaged goods preferred.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive momentum across multiple workstreams.

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