Senior Manager, Solution/Platform Architect

The Coca-Cola Company•Atlanta, GA

1d•$152,000 - $178,300

About The Position

This position leads the digital modernization of manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics across the end-to-end supply chain. In collaboration with stakeholders in the TCCC business processes organization, the role defines the digital architecture and strategic roadmap needed to modernize these functions. It provides leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for IT/OT convergence initiatives across TCCC locations and manages relationships with external technology and service providers. Working with external IT and OT subject matter experts, the position assesses and implements emerging digital technologies, promotes best-practice sharing, and drives standardization across manufacturing and supply chain operations. It helps define future-state IT and OT architecture, with a primary focus on using operational data to improve performance and decision-making. This includes partnering with functional subject matter experts to develop evaluation rules, provide automated guidance to operational teams, and use artificial intelligence to uncover insights. The role ensures that strategic-plan elements align with the broader digital modernization strategy, providing end-to-end visibility and supporting timely, informed business decisions. It reports to the Senior Director, IT - Supply Chain Share Services and is based in Atlanta. Travel is listed as 0%–25%; relocation is not provided. The company will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, preferably Electronic or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
7–10 years of experience in digital manufacturing, preferably in the beverage industry and across manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics functions.
At least 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing digital systems for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Strong knowledge of IT/OT technologies and their application in manufacturing and supply chain environments.
Understanding of data analytics and visualization, with the ability to adapt quickly and continuously learn new tools and methods.
Advanced project-management skills and experience leading high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives involving internal teams and external partners.
Broad understanding of emerging technologies and their practical applications in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills at all levels.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and strategic-thinking skills.
Experience collaborating with global teams, managing direct reports in other time zones, and managing an outsourced provider.
Technically relevant skills and the ability to apply them to business and technical problems.
Ability to focus effort, complete tasks on time, and overcome challenges to achieve results.
Ability to understand, adapt, and implement innovative approaches to resolve current and future challenges and provide business solutions.
Ability to explain novel approaches so others in the organization understand their value and the proposed solution.
Ability to evaluate diverse issues and data, considering multiple factors and current business trends.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require company sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Digitization or Data Analytics.
Digital manufacturing experience in the beverage industry.
Experience across manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics functions.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with manufacturing leadership and cross-functional teams to identify areas that would benefit from digitization.
Develop and maintain a prioritized list of data-capture methods that support defined KPI requirements.
Assess network architecture options and recommend solutions based on performance, cost, security, and scalability.
Lead implementation of the future-state digital environment across manufacturing, logistics, distribution equipment, and broader supply chain processes.
Identify and evaluate tools that analyze collected data and generate actionable insights, including operator and line-management guidance and machine-learning- or AI-based recommendations.
Establish specifications and standards for consistent, efficient use of digital tools.
Manage digital solutions so systems, best practices, and insights can be shared and replicated across locations through standardized solutions and knowledge-sharing tools.
Monitor IIoT trends and emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
Design and implement IT/OT infrastructure to support process development and operational requirements.
Maintain the reliability, security, performance, and scalability of IT/OT systems.
Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and continuous improvement for IT/OT systems.
Introduce process-improvement ideas where appropriate.
Serve as a trusted member of IT leadership and business teams.
Collaborate with senior managers and contribute to strategic plans and objectives.
Make final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensure objectives are achieved.
Participate in developing corporate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
Determine effective use of resources to meet assignment goals.