CDP Consumer Data Platform Lead (Data Cloud)

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The Opportunity

The Platform Lead – CDP will be responsible for overseeing the technical strategy, architecture, and operational excellence of PepsiCo’s Consumer Data Platform (CDP). This role will ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and optimized to support PepsiCo’s data-driven initiatives, enabling seamless integration of consumer, marketing, and operational data. The Platform Lead will collaborate with product owners, engineering teams, data scientists, and business stakeholders to drive innovation and efficiency in the CDP ecosystem.

Your Impact

As Platform Lead your responsibilities would consist of:

• Platform Strategy & Architecture: Define and implement the CDP architecture, data pipelines, governance frameworks, and automation strategies.
• Scalability & Performance: Ensure the platform supports high-volume data ingestion, transformation, and analytics with optimized performance.
• Technology Leadership: Oversee the integration of key technologies, including Databricks, Azure Data Services, APIs, and customer data solutions.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with Product Owners, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing teams to align CDP capabilities with business needs.
• Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for data privacy, security, and governance, ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and internal policies.
• Operational Excellence & Automation: Drive efficiency through automation, monitoring, and proactive issue resolution to maintain a highly available platform.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends to evolve the CDP strategy and capabilities.

Who Are We Looking For?

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in data platform engineering, cloud solutions, or enterprise architecture.
• Expertise in Databricks, Azure Data Services (ADF, Synapse, SQL DB), API integrations, and large-scale data platforms.
• Strong background in data governance, observability, and customer data management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical roadmaps in an Agile environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wider range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a workforce and innovation for the organization.