Senior Manager, Innovation Program Management

Frisco, TX Job ID 135657 Job Category Marketing Job Level Sr Manager Position Type Full-Time

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Job Overview:

The Senior Manager, Innovation Program Management is accountable for the endtoend delivery of our US Refreshment Beverage innovation pipeline. This role serves as the central owner for planning, coordinating, and driving complex, cross functional innovation programs from concept approval through commercialization. They ensure all innovations are delivered on time and on scope by managing complex, high-visibility workstreams in alignment with brand sources of growth and system capabilities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of our brands, route to market complexities and supply operations, with a proven ability to lead, influence and drive accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation Project Management

Serve as the single point of accountability for program timeline, scope, risks, dependencies, decision flow

Coordinate execution across Brand, R&D, Packaging, Design, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal, Finance, Commercial, and Bottling/System partners

Balance speed-to-market with feasibility, R&D guardrails and supply chain constraints

Develop and maintain integrated program plans, including milestones, critical paths, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.

Lead innovation governance and stagegate reviews, ensuring clarity of decisions, readiness, and escalation where required

Own multiple innovation programs concurrently, each consisting of interdependent liquid, packaging, brand, supply chain and commercialization workstreams

Commercialization

Partner with Commercialization, RGM and Channel Strategy teams to ensure strong retail and channel execution

Lead end-to-end launch readiness planning, timing, and execution sequencing

Ensure all operational, supply, and execution risks are addressed prior to market launch

Drive accountability across teams without direct authority by resolving conflicts and identifying tradeoffs

Process & Capability

Strengthen innovation program management tools, templates, and ways of working.

Drive consistency, transparency, and rigor across the innovation portfolio.

Contribute to continuous improvement of innovation delivery speed and effectiveness

Own stage-gate processes, ensuring projects meet strategic, financial, and operational criteria

Total Rewards:

Salary Range: $139,700-185,000
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

Requirements:

Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience managing innovation portfolios across multiple brands or categories

Familiarity with liquid development, packaging engineering, and supply chain operations

Strong commercial acumen and experience building business cases

Understanding of WD and DSD Route to Market differences

Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with evolving priorities

Proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

8–10+ years of experience in brand management, innovation, or product development within a CPG environment

Demonstrated success leading innovation projects from concept through launch

Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and conflict

Excellent communication and escalation management skills

Company Overview:

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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