Engineering Program Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with a diverse portfolio of more than 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands that serve a wide variety of consumer needs and occasions. Their North American beverage business has established itself as a leader across several categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, juices, and mixers. Iconic brands such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Peñafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Clamato, and Core Hydration are part of their extensive beverage portfolio. Additionally, Keurig Dr Pepper’s global coffee business spans over 100 markets and features the top Keurig single-serve brewing system in the United States and Canada, alongside other major coffee brands like Peet’s, L’OR, and Jacobs.

With over 50,000 employees, Keurig Dr Pepper is committed to enhancing each beverage and coffee experience while making a meaningful positive impact on people, communities, and the environment. The company emphasizes fostering an inclusive culture where employees can grow professionally and are supported with a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to promote health, wellness, and financial security. Keurig Dr Pepper values innovation, partnerships, and growth, making it a compelling place for innovative professionals to contribute to iconic brands.

This position is for an Engineering Program Manager role within the Multisite Engineering team at Keurig Dr Pepper. This role offers remote work but requires extensive travel—approximately 50%—primarily to US operations located in the Northeast and West Coast, with occasional international trips. Candidates based in the northeastern United States are preferred due to the geographic demands.

The Engineering Program Manager is an individual contributor at the manager level who will lead capital projects and engineering strategies to optimize corporate manufacturing activities across 6-8 non-carbonated soft drink and food manufacturing sites. This role demands a strategic mindset to drive project initiatives that improve productivity, optimize value, and support the company’s growth objectives. The successful candidate will build strong collaborative relationships with various internal stakeholders including Engineering Operations, Network Optimization, Beverage Initiatives, and other key supply chain business units, as well as with external vendors.

A major part of the role will be working directly with manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement equipment and support devices to meet capacity and program goals. The role requires deep expertise in designing, developing, and executing capital projects in manufacturing environments, with specific preference for candidates experienced in food and beverage or consumer packaged goods sectors. Knowledge of high-speed filling and packaging equipment, aseptic technologies, and lean methodologies is crucial. Additionally, PMP certification is a preferred qualification, reinforcing the candidate’s expertise in project management best practices.

This position offers a competitive salary range between $96,800 and $150,000, with the exact compensation dependent on experience, skills, and other factors. Keurig Dr Pepper also provides a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid time off including parental leave, vacation and sick time, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, and an annual performance-based bonus. Benefits eligibility starts from the first day of employment.

Joining Keurig Dr Pepper means becoming part of a flexible, engaging team that values safety, sustainability, agility, and productivity in the beverage industry’s value chain. With a portfolio of beloved brands such as Motts, Bai, Snapple, Core, Mr & Mrs T's, Realemon, Realime, Clamato, Hawaiian Punch, YooHoo, and Roses, this role gives the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a top-tier company that supports its workforce’s development and embraces cutting-edge technology in manufacturing and supply chain operations.