Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager – Commercial and Innovation

As part of the USRB Supply Chain Engineering team, we are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Engineering Program Manager for the US Refreshment Beverages (USRB) Business Unit.   This role connects commercial strategy, innovation, engineering, and manufacturing execution across the US Refreshment Beverages network.

The Engineering Program Manager helps turn early ideas into practical, well-supported projects / programs by building the right technical approach, aligning stakeholders, anticipating operational impacts, and communicating a clear business story. Success does not require arriving with complete knowledge of every process; it requires curiosity, sound judgment, disciplined project leadership, and a willingness to learn the network over time

Location: TX – Frisco HQ location.

Flexible Work:This individual will travel primarily to U.S. operations and possibly internationally for equipment FAT’s - up to 40%. When not traveling, we work a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remotely each week pending alignment with manager / team.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into executable programs - Shape early concepts into clear scopes, schedules, budgets, risk plans, and implementation strategies.
• Evaluate manufacturing and network impacts - Consider line capability, product and packaging requirements, OEE and OEE2 implications, network balance, route-to-market needs, and production timing.
• Lead cross-functional alignment - Coordinate decisions across Commercial, Engineering, Packaging, Planning, Raw Materials, Quality, EHS, Regulatory, Operations, Maintenance, Warehousing, and plant leadership.
• Support technical change and initiative governance - Guide project intake, resource identification, Supply Chain Initiatives activities, and Technical Change Management planning and notice processes.
• Develop practical cost and execution strategies - Prepare ROM estimates, engage vendors, identify scope gaps, and evaluate capital and expense options for manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, warehousing, and installation work.
• Communicate the business and technical story - Provide early, transparent updates and tailor status, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations for audiences ranging from frontline teams to VP-level leaders.
• Maintain a reusable pipeline of ideas - Document concepts consistently so that deferred opportunities can be revisited quickly when priorities, economics, or business needs change.
• Translate business needs into executable programs
• Evaluate manufacturing and network impacts
• Help develop USRB Tech Roadmap and BCP+ process
• Lead cross-functional alignment
• Support technical change and initiative governance
• Develop practical cost and execution strategies
• Communicate the business and technical story
• Maintain a reusable pipeline of ideas
• Execute projects at mfg. sites that support commercial and innovation strategy
• Project scopes could include but are not limited to adding capabilities to an existing process / mfg. line to enabling a full new production line. Budgets range from $<1M to > $25M

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

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $169,400
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• 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
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, MBA, Project Management, or other relevant degree
• 8+ years of experience in engineering project management, with at least 3 years in Commercial and Innovation 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 leadership, influence, analytical, self-motivation, and communication skills
• PMP 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, food products

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®, Peñafiel®, 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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