Robert Schwenkler

About Robert Schwenkler

Versatile UX leader with 20+ years of experience translating complex business needs into intuitive, scalable design solutions. I bring a strong blend of strategic thinking, hands-on design expertise, and cross-functional leadership to every challenge—whether it’s launching new products, building design systems from the ground up, or mentoring the next generation of design talent.Currently leading a various projects within the Supply Chain space, I focus on driving global impact through design innovation, systematized operations, and close alignment with product and engineering partners. With experience in consumer apps and enterprise platforms, I’ve consistently delivered measurable outcomes—from boosting conversion rates and workflow efficiency to cutting delivery timelines and increasing adoption across global markets.Throughout my career, I’ve helped organizations mature their design practices, scale their teams, and build meaningful experiences that drive both business value and customer satisfaction. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and clarity—and believe great design is always grounded in purpose, collaboration, and empathy.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, User Experience Design

   PepsiCo

   Jan 2023 — Present · Plano, TX, US

   Lead UX strategy and execution across enterprise-scale digital products spanning Consumer & Commercial and Supply Chain, delivering scalable solutions across global markets. Drive end-to-end design impact from discovery through delivery, aligning user needs with business outcomes while shaping how work gets done across programs.Key contributions include:• Enterprise Product Design & Innovation: Lead design of data-driven platforms across pricing, promotions, analytics, and GR/IR reconciliation. Simplify fragmented workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve speed and accuracy of decision-making.• Design Systems & DesignOps Leadership: Drive adoption and evolution of the Peacock Design System across products and markets. Establish scalable DesignOps practices, standardize Figma and dev handoffs, and improve delivery consistency and speed.• Strategic Programs & Transformation: Lead UX for key enterprise initiatives including Revenue Growth Management, Requisition-to-Pay and financial reconciliation workflows. Define UX operating models (e.g, Product/UX Work Cycle, dual-track Agile) to improve throughput, clarify decisions, and strengthen product-engineering alignment.• AI & Emerging Capabilities: Evaluate and guide adoption of AI-driven design and product capabilities, balancing innovation with governance, cost control, and design system integrity.• Leadership & Team Development: Manage and mentor designers while coaching cross-functional partners. Build team capability, support hiring and growth, and elevate design maturity.• Cross-Functional & Executive Influence: Partner with Product, Engineering, Data & Analytics, and Strategy to shape roadmaps, align priorities, and drive outcomes. Contribute to executive conversations, positioning UX as a driver of business value.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Graphic Information Technology

• Dallas College

  Associate of Arts (AA)