Communications Manager, Digital & Web Job at PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH in Chicago

Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive Digital Communications Manager to support the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of the corporate web ecosystem and related channels. This role will report to the Digital Communications lead and work across departments to deliver engaging, user-centered content and experiences aligned with corporate priorities.

The ideal candidate brings strong digital fluency, content strategy skills, and web governance expertise, and thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment. This is a growth role with the opportunity to take on increasing ownership of key initiatives over time.

Responsibilities Web & Content Strategy Support :

Contribute to the planning and execution of the PepsiCo.com content roadmap, ensuring alignment with corporate communications, brand priorities, and stakeholder needs.

Manage day-to-day updates to site content, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to brand, legal, and accessibility standards.

Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to maintain a unified, best-in-class web experience.

CMS Management & Digital Publishing :

Serve as a hands-on expert in PepsiCo’s CMS (Sitecore), executing updates, supporting content workflows, and helping train business users when needed.

Partner with Communications and Marketing teams to develop, optimize, and publish high-impact content for campaigns, initiatives, and priority topics.

Support the creation of structured templates and page layouts that align with design system standards.

UX, Design, and Technical Collaboration :

Work with agency partners and developers to support enhancements and troubleshoot issues affecting web usability, accessibility, or performance.

Review and QA new components and page designs, providing feedback and coordinating revisions.

Stay current on digital trends and web innovations to help inform future enhancements.

Analytics & Performance Monitoring :

Use Google Analytics and other tools to track engagement and site performance metrics.

Provide insights and recommendations based on data to support ongoing optimization.

Support implementation of SEO, tagging, and measurement strategies in coordination with agency and platform partners.

Governance & Project Support :

Help manage web governance and content workflows to ensure accuracy, compliance, and editorial standards across PepsiCo.com and affiliated sites.

Support select cross-functional web initiatives, including site refreshes, migrations, or campaign landing pages.

Assist in preparing briefs, presentations, or reports for internal leadership and external partners.

Compensation and Benefits :

The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100.

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 12% 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 Bachelor’s degree in Digital Communications, Marketing, Web Development, or a related field.

5-7 years of experience managing digital content, websites, or web projects in a corporate or agency environment.

Working knowledge of CMS platforms (Sitecore preferred) and basic HTML / CSS understanding.

Familiarity with SEO, web accessibility (ADA & WCAG), responsive design, and digital content best practices.

Experience using Google Analytics, tag managers, or similar tools.

Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.

EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please review the EEO policies and pay transparency statements applicable to PepsiCo’s hiring process.

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In Summary : PepsiCo.com is seeking a skilled and proactive Digital Communications Manager to support the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of the corporate web ecosystem . The ideal candidate brings strong digital fluency, content strategy skills, and web governance expertise . The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100 .

En Español : Descripción Buscamos un gerente de comunicaciones digitales calificado y proactivo para apoyar la estrategia, las operaciones y la mejora continua del ecosistema web corporativo y los canales relacionados. Este papel informará al líder de Comunicaciones Digitales y trabajará en todos los departamentos para ofrecer contenido atractivo y centrado en el usuario y experiencias alineadas con las prioridades corporativas. El candidato ideal aporta una fuerte fluidez digital, habilidades de estrategia de contenidos y experiencia en gobernanza web, y prospera en un entorno transversal y acelerado. Esto es un rol de crecimiento con la oportunidad de tomar posesión cada vez mayor de iniciativas clave a lo largo del tiempo. Apoyar la creación de plantillas estructuradas y diseños de páginas que se alineen con los estándares del sistema de diseño. UX, Diseño y Colaboración Técnica : Trabajar con socios y desarrolladores de agencias para apoyar las mejoras y solucionar problemas que afectan a la usabilidad, accesibilidad o rendimiento web. Revisión y calificación de nuevos componentes y diseño de página, proporcionar retroalimentación y coordinar revisiones. Mantenerse al día sobre tendencias digitales e innovaciones web para ayudar a informar acerca de futuras mejoras. Análisis & Monitoreo de Rendimiento : Utilice Google Analytics y otras herramientas para rastrear métricas de compromiso y desempeño del sitio. Proporcione información y recomendaciones basadas en datos para respaldar la optimización continua. Su reclutador puede compartir más sobre el rango salarial específico durante el proceso de contratación. El bono basado en las cuentas de reembolso del rendimiento y el objetivo de elegibilidad es un 12% del salario anual pagado anualmente. Tiempo libre remunerado sujeto a la eligibilidad, incluida licencia parental pagada, vacaciones, enfermo y duelo. Además de los salarios, PepsiCo ofrece un paquete integral de beneficios para apoyar a nuestros empleados y sus familias, con sujeción a las elecciones y elegibles : Cuentas médicas, dentales, visión, discapacidad, salud y atención dependiente. Declaración de EEO Nuestra compañía considerará para el empleo a los solicitantes calificados con antecedentes penales en una manera consistente con los requisitos de la Ley de Información Criminal Justa y todas las demás leyes aplicables, incluidas pero no limitadas al Ordenanza de Oportunidades Justas de San Francisco y la Iniciativa de O oportunidad justa de Los Ángeles para la Contratación.