Transformation Project Manager
The ideal candidate will be based in Frisco, TX but will consider candidates in other locations.
The Business Transformation Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of capital projects across KDP?s DSD network, with a focus on new building startups, expansions, and facilities related initiatives.
This role is responsible for driving project execution excellence and delivering high-impact projects aligned to business objectives. This is a highly visible position requiring regular interaction with senior leadership.
The ideal candidate brings strong project management expertise, capital/construction experience, and the ability to drive results through cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and effective stakeholder communication.
Position Accountabilities
- Lead high-impact capital projects, including new facility startups, building expansions, and other facilities related initiatives
- Partner with senior leadership (including SVP-level stakeholders) to ensure alignment on priorities, progress, risks, and key decisions while delivering on time and on budget
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across DSD and the broader KDP network
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
- Monitor project performance, analyze schedule (including critical path), and adjust scope, schedule, or resources to meet objectives
- Provide clear, consistent communication on project status, milestones, risks, and changes to stakeholders and leadership
- Lead project meetings (status updates, milestone reviews, issue resolution), including agenda setting, documentation, and follow-ups
- Strong focus on new building startups and expansions; additional DSD initiatives may be assigned as needed
- Travel 50% (minimum) across the U.S. and North America to support onsite project execution
Performance Competencies
- Adaptability
- Strong leadership presence and influence
- Change management
- Innovative and strategic thinking
- Effective communication
- Data-driven decision maker
- Ability to influence at all levels
Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott?s, A&W, Peafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Clamato and Core Hydration. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig single?serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet?s, L?OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.
We strive to be an?employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.
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?
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.
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