Director, Program Management

Job Description Summary:

The Director Program Management is a key leader in driving the development and commercialization of new product and packaging innovations for the North America Operating Unit. This role partners with Business Team Leaders in a Joint Leadership Model to deliver cross‑functional innovation initiatives utilizing the Common Innovation Framework (CIF), supported by standard tools and enabling processes.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Lead cross‑functional projects and programs across assigned product category(s).
• Secure, align, and manage cross‑functional resources to deliver project objectives.
• Develop, manage, and execute integrated project plans and timelines.

Guide projects through the Stages and Gates process and ensure accurate, timely Workfront records.

• Facilitate identification of project risks and establish actionable risk management plans.
• Provide clear, timely verbal and/or written project updates.
• Present project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership during key forums (e.g., Stages & Gates, One Technical Voice).
• Execute project close‑outs and lead project reviews to capture learnings and performance outcomes.
• Consult with and influence leaders across multiple functions to support decision‑making and resolve issues.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements for commercialization and CIF Program Management tools and workflows.

Qualification & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree a plus.

5+ years of related work experience leading business process improvement initiatives, project management, and change management leadership.

Strong project / program management capabilities (PMP certification a plus).

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams to deliver results.

Expertise in innovation, supply chain and/or technical function(s).

What We Can Do for You

• Agile & Innovative Software Platforms: Work with leading tools, including Power BI and Tableau, to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision‑making.
• Collaborative Culture: Partner across functions and business units, supported by the tools, resources, and expertise needed to deliver high‑quality commercial and financial outcomes.
• Global Reach: Engage with advanced analytics and modeling capabilities that support global insights and industry‑leading decision frameworks.

The Coca‑Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1‑B visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require The Coca‑Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills: Agile Methodology, Business Operations, Change Management, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Financial Processing, People Management, Project Schedule, Relationship Building, Six Sigma, Waterfall Model, Workflow Management

Pay Range: $150,000 – $172,000
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 30%
Annual Incentive reference value is a market‑based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s): United States of America
City/Cities: Atlanta
Travel Required: 00% – 25%
Relocation Provided: No
Job Posting End Date: April 3, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors — curious, empowered, inclusive and agile — and value how we work as much as what we achieve.

We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca‑Cola.

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