Corporate Affairs Partnerships Manager

About the role

The Partnerships Manager will drive PepsiCo’s partnership and social impact agenda across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Working closely with Communications, Marketing, Public Policy and other functions, the role builds external relationships, designs programs and ensures delivery that enhances PepsiCo’s reputation and purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organisations, educational institutions, industry platforms, innovation and cultural organisations, and community partners across the region.
• Identify partnership opportunities that support PepsiCo’s business priorities, reputation goals and social impact agenda.
• Develop and execute partnership plans, ensuring strong collaboration and delivery.
• Collaborate with Public Policy and Government Affairs on partnerships involving government or public‑sector entities.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective program execution.
• Maintain a database of existing and potential partners and track performance, milestones and commitments.
• Develop and execute social impact initiatives focused on youth development, entrepreneurship, education, innovation, community development, food security and sustainable agriculture.
• Manage day‑to‑day implementation, budgets, reporting, partner management, measurement of results and overall program governance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing programs and launch new initiatives that create meaningful community impact.
• Define success measures for partnerships and social impact programs and support tracking and reporting of outcomes.
• Support employee volunteering and community‑engagement opportunities linked to PepsiCo’s social impact agenda.
• Identify and support participation in relevant regional platforms, events and initiatives aligned with company priorities.
• Plan and execute partnership‑related events, launches, workshops and stakeholder engagements.
• Stay informed on developments in innovation, youth, sustainability, sports, culture and community development to identify relevant opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement within the Middle East region.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and manage social impact programs.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams such as Communications, Marketing and Public Policy.
• Experience working with government, semi‑government or public‑sector partners is a plus.

Required skills