Senior Manager, D&AI AIOps, MLOps Operations

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager - AIOps & MLOps to lead and oversee the automation, scalability, and reliability of AI/ML operations across the enterprise.

Responsibilities This role requires deep expertise in AI-driven observability, machine learning pipeline automation, cloud-based AI/ML platforms, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will drive AI/ML model deployment, continuous monitoring, and self-healing automation to optimize system performance, minimize downtime, and enhance decision-making with real-time AI-driven insights.

* Lead and sustain large-scale AIOps, MLOps programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, data governance standards, and enterprise data strategy.

* Oversee the implementation of real-time data observability, monitoring, and automation frameworks to enhance data reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.

* Develop program governance models and execution roadmaps to drive efficiency across data platforms, including Azure, AWS, GCP, and on-prem environments.

* Ensure seamless integration of CI/CD, data pipeline automation, and self-healing capabilities across the enterprise.

Partner in building the next generation D&A platform(s), and leading a high-performing data operations team.

* Lead and manage the full people, process and technology driven Data & Analytics platform technology strategy and cultural shift for PepsiCo IT to a world class data first organization working across all Sector S&T.

* Champion of PepsiCo's Data & Analytics program and platform management supporting large scale global data engineering efforts partnering across S&T organization * Support Data & Analytics Technology Transformations to provide full sustainment capabilities across the PepsiCo Data Estate, including data platform management automation of proactive issue identification and self-healing abilities.

AIOps & Observability Automation: * Design and implement AIOps strategies for automating IT operations using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Sentinel, and AI-driven alerting.

* Deploy Azure-based observability solutions (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Azure Synapse for log analytics, and Azure Data Explorer) to enhance real-time system performance monitoring.

* Enable AI-driven anomaly detection and root cause analysis (RCA) using Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML) and AI-powered log analytics.

* Develop self-healing and auto-remediation mechanisms using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Power Automate to proactively resolve system issues.

MLOps & Machine Learning Pipeline Management: * Lead end-to-end ML lifecycle automation using Azure ML, Azure DevOps, and Azure Pipelines for ML (CI/CD). * Deploy scalable ML models with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Machine Learning Compute, and Azure Container Instances.

* Automate feature engineering, model versioning, hyperparameter tuning, and drift detection using Azure ML Pipelines and MLflow.

* Optimize ML workflows with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics for data preparation and ETL/ELT automation.

* Implement monitoring and explainability for ML models using Azure Responsible AI Dashboard, Fairlearn, and InterpretML.

Operational Excellence & Cross-Team Collaboration: * Partner with Data Science, DevOps, CloudOps, and SRE teams to align AIOps/MLOps strategies with enterprise IT goals.

* Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT leadership to implement AI-driven insights and automation for improving operational decision-making.

* Define and track AI/ML operational KPIs, including model accuracy, latency, infrastructure efficiency, and predictive maintenance metric.

Risk, Compliance & AI Governance: * Implement AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible AI practices for model governance in Azure Responsible AI Toolkits.

* Ensure compliance with Azure Information Protection (AIP), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and data security policies.

* Develop robust risk management strategies for AI-driven operational automation in Azure environments.

* Present program updates, risk assessments, and AIOps, MLOps maturity progress to senior executives and key stakeholders.

* Work collaboratively with wider PepsiCo colleagues to ensure your customer is delighted with their Azure cloud experience.

* Attract and build a diverse, high-performing team with capabilities needed to achieve current and future business objectives.

* Remove barriers to agility and enable the team to shift priorities quickly without losing productivity.

* Develop the appropriate organizational structure, resource plans and culture to support the business objectives and customer deliverables.

* Leverage your technical and operations expertise in cloud and high-performance computing to establish a solid understanding of the business, customers need, and ability to earn trust in relationships.

Compensation and Benefits: * The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800.

* Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

* Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.

* Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.

* In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications * 10+ years of technology work experience in a large-scale Global organization - CPG preferred.

* 10+ years of experience working in Data& Analytics field.

* 10+ years of experience working within a cross-functional IT organization.

* 6+ years of experience in leadership/management experience.

* Excellent Communication: must have the ability to empathize with customers and convey confidence.

* Able to explain highly technical issues to varied audiences.

* Able to prioritize and advocate customer's needs to the proper channels.

* Take ownership - Make it happen - Delight the customer.

* Customer Obsession: Passion for customers and focus on delivering the right customer experience.

* Growth mindset: Openness and ability to learn new skills and technologies in a fast-paced environment.

* Experience in a leadership role in technical support for mission critical solutions in an Microsoft Azure environment.

* Site Reliability Engineering experience with modern site reliability practices including automated remediation of issues, or improved scalability, etc.

* Experience driving Operational Excellence in operating large complex mission critical solutions.

* Significant experience in delivering large scale operational services in a complex-change environment.

* Ability to create strategic plans spanning multiple time horizons and across multiple partner Teams.

* Ability to build cross-functional relationships through trust, respect, and partnership.

* Ability to discern perceived differing priorities between the business and IT, and identifying a path forward that is mutually beneficial.

* Experience in driving consensus around and across virtual teams and multiple functions through clear communication of vision and objectives, thorough planning, effective execution, and realization of desired benefits.

* Track record of consistently delivering excellent results in challenging and/or transformational environments.

* Experience working across the PepsiCo organization, ideally with multi-country or global implementation experience involving data.

* Knowledge of some of the key concepts around master data management, data standards, analytics, and digital transformation.

* Strong knowledge and understanding of data acquisition, data catalogues, data standards, and data management tools.

* Strong Communication Skills/Able to Persuade/Influence Others at all Organization Levels and the ability foster lasting partnerships.