Associate Design Project Manager

Overview PepsiCo Design & Innovation is a global, creatively driven organization shaping the future of our brands through human-centered design, innovation, and cultural relevance. Our team delivers design solutions that drive measurable business impact—connecting strategy, creativity, and execution across a portfolio of iconic brands consumed more than a billion times daily. The Associate Design Project Manager plays a critical role in enabling the operational success of the design organization. This role partners closely with design leadership, strategists, communications, marketing teams, and external partners to manage project workflows, coordinate cross-functional collaboration, and ensure design initiatives are delivered efficiently and effectively. Operating at the intersection of creativity and execution, this role ensures that projects move seamlessly from concept through delivery while maintaining visibility into timelines, budgets, and operational priorities across the global design ecosystem. Responsibilities - Project & Workflow Management - Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple concurrent design initiatives. - Partner with Design Leads to ensure projects are appropriately scoped, resourced, and delivered on time. - Maintain project tracking, documentation, and workflow visibility through tools such as Monday.com or similar platforms. - Identify risks, dependencies, and timeline impacts to ensure proactive project management. Budget & Operational Management - Manage project budgets, vendor purchase orders, and contractual documentation (MSA, NDA, SOW, WFH) in coordination with Finance and external partners. - Track and reconcile project expenses and provide budget visibility to design leadership. - Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency across design workflows and the content supply chain. Creative Operations & Enablement - Support internal creative communications by helping capture and s