Sustainable Ag GHG Manager

Key Responsibilities

GHG Project Oversight

• Lead strategic initiatives to achieve Pepsi Co’s Positive Agriculture goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in PFNA potato farming.

• Partner with growers, sustainability professionals, and internal teams to create innovative and scalable protocols aimed at improving GHG outcomes.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor and interpret GHG emissions data trends in PFNA potato production.

• Create comprehensive reports for both internal stakeholders and external partners to share progress and refine future strategies.

• Engage growers individually and in group settings to align on GHG reduction priorities using a data-driven approach.

Grower Engagement & Sustainable Practice Adoption

• Design and launch programs to guide growers in adopting more sustainable agricultural methods that enhance GHG performance.

• Drive emissions reduction and carbon removal initiatives through strategic and evidence-based approaches.

Nutrient Management Leadership

• Develop and implement a 4R nutrient stewardship plan specific to PFNA potatoes.

• Educate growers on efficient fertilizer practices and work with industry leaders to promote low-carbon nutrient innovations.

Budget & Program Support

• Oversee budgeting for sustainability efforts within the PFNA Potato team.

• Contribute to broader sustainability priorities such as:

  • Enhancing soil fertility and carbon sequestration

  • Improving watershed and biodiversity health

  • Supporting farmer income and livelihoods

• Salary Range
  : $89,000 – $149,000 (dependent on experience, education, and location).

• Bonus
  :
  Annual target of 10% of base salary, performance-based.

• Paid Time Off
  :
  Includes vacation, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.

• Benefits
  :
  Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP, legal/life insurance, and retirement contributions.

• Master’s or PhD in fields like Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, or a related discipline.

• 4–5+ years of field experience in diverse crop systems, agricultural extension, or sustainability-focused practices.

• Proven ability to work directly with farmers to implement sustainable, whole-farm solutions.

• Expertise in 4R nutrient management and familiarity with innovations in low-carbon fertilizers.

• Working knowledge of GHG assessment tools (e.g., Cool Farm Tool).

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Minitab) is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong interpersonal and technical communication abilities with growers and commercial partners.

• Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and drawing actionable insights from agricultural datasets.

• Solid understanding of sustainable fertilizer usage and GHG emission reduction tactics.

• Experience with digital data systems for field data collection and analysis.

• Skilled in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Curious and well-informed about current trends and research in regenerative agriculture and potato farming systems.