Director, Program Management

Coca-Cola • Atlanta, GA

7d • $150,000 - $172,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree a plus.
• Strong project / program management capabilities (PMP certification a plus).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees