Job Description

Senior Project Portfolio Manager at Keurig Dr Pepper summary:

The Senior Project Portfolio Manager leads the planning, execution, and optimization of the US Refreshment Beverages capital expenditure project portfolio to support long-range and annual budgeting processes. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineering and leadership, to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives while driving operational efficiency and aligning with strategic business goals. The position requires expertise in project and portfolio management methodologies, strong leadership, and experience in the food and beverage or consumer packaged goods industries.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented USRB Senior Project Portfolio Manager for the US Refreshment Beverages (USRB) Business Unit . This highly visible role is responsible for the planning and oversight of the USRB BU’s entire CapEx project portfolio , including the execution and optimization of the long-range planning process, annual planning process, and in-year execution governance .

As part of the US RB Supply Chain Engineering team , you will work with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain the USRB long-range and annual CapEx plans . You will be responsible for actively managing and collaborati ng with leadership that the USRB capital program projects are directly driving USRB to our aspirational 85 % OEE 2 . The USRB Technology Roadmap management will also be part of the long-term job responsibilities . Y ou will drive CapEx process and executive reporting optimization with the strategic programs and capital planning teams. You will work with the Engineering Project Management team and Site Champions to ensure that the BU’s projects are properly resourced and that they deliver on scope, schedule, and budget commitments.

The ideal candidate will have an Engineering, Business , Project Management, or related degree . This individual will also have project and portfolio management experience. Food and Beverage , CPG (Consumer Package Goods) and plant floor experience is a plus.

Join our flexible team at Keurig Dr Pepper and make a difference by being a part of the safest, most sustainable, agile, and productive value chain in the beverage industry!

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and improve USRB long-range and annual planning/prioritization process es

• Work with the Engineering Project Management Office to resource planned projects

• Facilitate regular portfolio reviews and ensure alignment with organizational goals

• Identify and mitigate portfolio-level risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks

• Lead BU dynamic capital allocation process during the capital execution cycle

• Analyze portfolio data, develop/monitor KPIs, and track portfolio performance

• Develop reports to communicate portfolio/key project status to executive leadership

• Ensure USRB Programs / Project capex align to aspirational 85% OEE2 goals

• Develop direct report to enhance overall processes and provide career development

Total Rewards:

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , MBA, Project Management, or other relevant degree

• 7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a portfolio management role

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional engineering projects.

• Expertise in project/portfolio management methodologies and tools ( e.g. Planview, MS Project , Smartsheet, Jira , SAP )

• Expertise in reporting and diagramming tools ( e.g. PowerPoint, Think-cell, Power BI , Visio, AutoCAD )

• Competence with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Strong leadershi p, influence , analytical, self-motivation, and communication skills

• PMP , PgMP , or PfMP certification is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Food and Beverage primary packaging equipment and materials/processes (fillers, plastics, aluminum, bottles, cans, caps/closures)

• Knowledge of plant infrastructure and operations

• Experience with technologies including CSD, Juices and Teas, Aseptic, hot fill

Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Keywords:

Project Portfolio Management, Capital Expenditure Planning, Supply Chain Engineering, Cross-functional Collaboration, Operational Efficiency, Food and Beverage Industry, CPG, KPI Monitoring, Risk Management, Strategic Planning

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