Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Job Title: Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Location: Frisco, TX

Overview: The Manager, Strategic Initiatives will support the Chief of Staff to the CEO function. This role is critical in driving success against the strategic framework, managing enterprise scorecards, helping to develop the strategic plan, and ensuring the smooth operation of ELT meetings.  This role will play an integral part in the most senior support of the total KDP organization, working both strategically and analytically across all business units and brands. The Manager, Strategic Initiatives will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of initiatives and monitor the progress of initiatives to ensure they stay on track and align with the company's strategic direction. Communication of this progress will be critical inclusive of trackers, analytical rollups and presentation development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Plan Development: Assess and convert raw data/reporting into visual storytelling.
• Performance Management: Aggregate data from various areas to develop scorecards and automate processes over time.
• ELT Meeting Management: Handle tactical day-to-day management, including setting agendas and managing processes with high attention to detail.
• Project Management: Lead and manage strategic initiatives, including the development of project plans, timelines, and action progress.
• Analysis: Conduct analysis to identify growth opportunities and make informed recommendations.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor and track the progress of initiatives, ensuring they stay on track and align with the company's strategic direction.
• Reporting: Prepare presentations to communicate progress, results, and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and MBA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience working in an analytical role, category management, commercial or consulting.
• Strategic Thought: Ability to develop and implement strategic frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess and manipulate data.
• Process Oriented: Detail-oriented with a focus on process management.
• Executive Presence: Excellent communication and presentation skills to convert data into compelling stories and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Project Management: Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects.
• Collaboration: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity.  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.