Partnership Manager

The Partnership Manager acts as a general manager of a portfolio of partner brands, to create and optimize value for our strategic partners and for the overall Keurig system.  Primary responsibilities include management of partner relationships, including contractual governance and compliance, internal and external communication, partner satisfaction, key delivery and profitability metrics, and integrating inter-company cross-functional teams to ensure success in meeting collective goals and objectives.  The ideal candidate will be able to perform and operate independently, think strategically, execute highly complex or specialized projects across large, distributed teams, and effectively interface and communicate with executive leadership within Keurig and the partner organizations.

Partnership Responsibilities: TBD

Location Options: Burlington, MA. Frisco, TX. Vermont (remote)

What you will do:

• Foster meaningful relationships based on trust, credibility and demonstrated value
• Establish and lead an operating cadence for each partner
• Lead strategic planning, Joint Business Planning (JBP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) management for a portfolio of partner brands
• Execute the strategy and JBP for each partner’s brands and lines of business
• Be accountable for achieving AOP commitments
• Work closely with operations and supply chain to ensure efficient and timely delivery of partner production volume
• Integrate inter-company cross-functional teams to execute collective goals and objectives
• Initiate and lead partner products through the Keurig New Product Development (NPD) process
• Consistently evaluate and optimize processes and procedures internally and on behalf of partners
• Engage with senior Keurig and partner leadership on significant matters pertaining to requirements, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives
• Execute large, highly complex or specialized projects
• Lead or support ad hoc initiatives on behalf of the Partners team

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Brand, Product, Project or Program management
• Experience with New Product Development, Manufacturing Operations, and Sales or direct customer engagement
• Experience with brand management and consumer products
• Experience leveraging available data and insights to make informed decisions
• Critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve; ability to plan and align work to ensure accountability
• Highly adaptable; energized by rapid change and ambiguity
• Highly collaborative and influential; skilled at working cross-functionally to drive results
• Positive, self-motivated leader who can inspire others to rise to new challenges
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time

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Why join us?

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 ~28,000 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 affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.