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JOB SCOPERole : R&D Manager-Specification Management Team LeadThe Foods Specifications Management Team Lead, located in Hyderabad Business Services (HBS) is responsible for leading a Specification Management team to ensure exceptional service is provided in support of R&D Spec Management globally. This role will support and oversee Formula, Ingredient, and/or Packaging Specification writing activities for a defined R&D Sector, Category, and/or Spec system and coordinate with in-market spec sector leads when necessaryResponsibilities

• Act as a POC (Point of Contact) for R&D Specification management delivery to in-market R&D teams
• Manage a sizeable team of junior associates, driving team motivation and developing and retaining talent through action plans and career conversations
• Build and foster strategic relationships with other Specification Team Leads for data collection, sign-offs, and spec completion
• Participate in required GBS governance meetings and provide reports on KPIs and SLAs as needed
• Elevate appropriately within the function to validate data/specs when needed
• Manage and oversee R&D Foods ingredient, formula, and/or packaging spec writing activities
• Oversee the end-to-end spec writing process including supplier technical questionnaire collection, ingredient testing request initiation, spec quality parameter validation, supplier alignment and spec requirements entry, and workflow tracking to collect internal details
• Uphold adherence to relevant Standards and ensure data completeness including all local regulatory & food safety requirements
• Ensure all technical documentation is approved and captured into the appropriate document management system
• Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined SLAs
• Assign the appropriate spec writer resources for each project in alignment with function prioritization
• Train, mentor, and manage the GBS team of Senior Analysts and Analysts
• Manage team workload and ensure the team provides subject matter or market-specific expertise to support in the daily execution of (high complexity) ingredient or packaging spec writing activities when necessary
• Identify potential areas for process improvements and employee upskilling to make recommendations to R&D GBS Leadership for continuous capability development
• Actively create and participate in opportunities to co-create solutions across markets

JOB REQUIREMENTSAbout 8 years of total experience

• 4 to 5 years of experience in the Food or Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
• > 2 years in a people management role
• Preference for experience working in a large global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company, with an understanding of the CPG performance outputs and measures
• Preference for prior experience working in or with Research & Development, Operations, Quality Assurance
• Preference for a strong working knowledge of Foods & Beverages spec management systems and processes (Formula, Ingredient, and/or Packaging)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced data analysis skillset to guide strategic decisions and/or continuous process improvement
• Ability to embrace change and flexibility, while working with their team to prioritize and provide solutions in an ever-changing and often ambiguous environment
• Collaborative skills and a strong interest in working with others across time zones
• Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered promptly
• Exceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in technology system conversion/implementation execution preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading & motivating teams
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Fluent in English
• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience required.

ABOUT THE CLIENT/BENEFITSPepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo\'s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.Disclaimer: The job advertisement listed above is verified by Jobs2Grab.com for a present or future talent requirement from our client employer. This could be for developing their talent pipeline within their portfolio specialisation areas. Job2Grab.com holds no responsibility for any obsolete advertisements that it has no control of managing those postings. Please contact our client employer\'s talent acquisition team or visit their direct careersite for any clarification if needed. If you are a client employer and wish to have this job unlisted, please login to your employer account to terminate the job posting or you may contact our support team.

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