Senior Director, Enterprise Architect

Coca-Cola•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Enterprise Architect, you will be a strategic leader tasked with shaping the technical and architectural landscape of The Coca Cola Company. You will serve as the bridge between business strategy and technology execution, ensuring our global digital ecosystem—ranging from core SAP ERP systems, Salesforce and Marketing platforms to the AI platforms and next generation emerging technology platforms are designed for massive-scale infrastructure—is agile, scalable, and future-proof. Whether driving the modernization of our digital ecosystem or building new products in the marketing, innovation or enterprise domains, this leader will play a role in influencing the roadmap through a centralized Transformation Office. You will define the "blueprints" that enable our global functions and operating units to operate at the speed of market demand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or large-scale technology leadership, with significant experience at enterprise or global scale
Proven leadership experience at senior or executive level, leading large, cross-functional teams and influencing C-suite and business leaders
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks and practices (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and governance models
Strong experience defining and executing enterprise-wide technology roadmaps aligned to business strategy and measurable outcomes
Extensive knowledge of modern architectures including cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), data and analytics platforms, integration, security, and scalable application ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation, modernization of legacy platforms, and adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, automation)
Proven success in portfolio investment decisions, technology standardization, and cost-benefit analysis at enterprise scale
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority across executive, technical, and business audiences
Strong vendor and partner management experience, including sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, and performance governance
Experience operating in Agile and product-based delivery models within complex, regulated, or multi-market environments
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF, cloud architecture certifications) strongly preferred
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.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap. Align technical investments with the company’s long-term business goals, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), scalability, and security.
Oversee the architectural integrity of our global core applications across core tech, digital, cloud and AI infrastructure and establish standards for integration, data flow, and platform interoperability.
Lead the rationalization of global application portfolios, drive cloud-first initiatives, and ensure robust support for complex enterprise-wide functions to simplify the workflows across the organization with AI and agentic in mind. Act as a key stakeholder in the Global PMO. Influence project prioritization, shape multi-year technology roadmaps, and ensure that all strategic initiatives align with the broader enterprise vision.
Partner with senior business leadership and IT project managers to evaluate new technology, assess technical debt, and ensure that the project portfolio delivers maximum business value without compromising system stability.
Serve as the "Architectural Consultant" to the senior leadership and functional leaders. Translate complex technical requirements into business outcomes, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Navigate the complexities of a large, matrixed organization. Drive the adoption of modern architectural practices (e.g., API-first design, microservices, cloud-native architecture, agentic) across global business units.