Sr Manager Business Transformation

The Operations Initiatives Sr. Manager will be a strategic and analytical leader chartered to lead the development and execution of KDP’s comprehensive Route-to-Market (RTM) strategy. This role will be responsible for assessing current sales and distribution models, identifying optimization opportunities, and designing scalable RTM frameworks that align with core business goals.

This strategic leader will direct a high impact team in a fast-paced environment. This role will be highly visible across the organization with significant interaction with senior leadership on a regular basis.

The ideal leader will have deep experience in Direct Store Delivery (DSD), customer segmentation, and various delivery and RTM models. Strategic vision, data driven decision making, complex project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration will be paramount to success.

This position can be based in Frisco, TX or remote

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Define DSD RTM strategy – align business objectives, growth strategies, and evolving market dynamics
• Collaborate cross functionally - work with stakeholders across the organization to ensure mutual success
• Manage stakeholder engagement – strategize throughout sales, operations, routing, and fleet leadership
• Develop executive communication – update SteerCo on progress, opportunities, and risks monthly
• Establish KPIs – create metrics and score carding to monitor RTM effectiveness and impacts
• Drive value – utilize fact-based decision making to add value across the organization
• Manage change - lead change efforts tied to RTM transformation and ensuring buy in and adoption
• Develop and maintain relationships – build a network of trusted leaders to ensure individual success
• Develop People – build capability in the team, fostering growth, accountability, and development

Ability to Successfully Demonstrate the Following Competencies:

• Innovative and transformative thinking
• Strategic vision and data driven decision making
• Analytical capability and data modeling
• Collaboration and adaptability
• Effective communication
• Change management and ability to influence
• Team leadership and people development

• Salary Range: $116,100 - $165,480
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and/or 5 years’ work experience in CPG
• Similar work experience in a complex sales and delivery RTM
• Proven success in leading high impact projects in a cross-functional setting
• Strong analytical skills with experience in tools like Excel, Power BI, and Business Objects
• Excellent stakeholder communication capability with considerable experience presenting via PowerPoint
• Ability to work full days on a shop floor or field sales-based environment
• Must be able to travel for full weeks and up to 50% of the time
• Experience working in a Direct Store Delivery network is highly desirable

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 ~29,000 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 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.