Senior Director, PMO
Job Description Summary:
The Senior Director, Project Management Office (PMO) is a critical leadership role within the newly defined Core Technology organization, responsible for driving disciplined execution across a complex portfolio of enterprise-wide technology initiatives. Core Technology represents the digital backbone of the company, designing, building, and operating the platforms and systems that power business operations, employee experience, and long‑term growth. This role will establish and lead a high‑performing Project Management Office that enables consistent delivery across Core Technology’s key pillars, including Finance Technology, Technical, Innovation & Supply Chain Technology, Infrastructure & Operations, and Shared Platforms. These domains collectively support critical capabilities such as financial systems, supply chain digitization, enterprise platforms, and global infrastructure, making delivery excellence essential to overall business performance.
The leader will drive portfolio governance, planning, and execution disciplines that ensure technology programs are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned to enterprise priorities. This includes enabling large‑scale programs such as digital core optimization, supply chain transformation, platform modernization, and AI‑enabled innovations to scale effectively across the enterprise. Success in this role requires strong partnership across Digital teams, Operating Units, and enabling functions to ensure alignment, transparency, and value realization. The role combines strategic portfolio leadership with operational rigor, helping Core Technology accelerate innovation while maintaining stability, security, and efficiency.
Key responsibilities
Own enterprise‑level financial governance for the Core Technology portfolio, ensuring alignment between investment decisions and strategic business priorities across Finance Technology, TISC Technology, Infrastructure & Operations, and Shared Platforms
Lead portfolio‑wide investment prioritization and optimization, partnering with Finance, Transformation Office and Global Digital Network leadership to balance run, grow, and transform investments while maximizing ROI and business value
Drive end‑to‑end value realization discipline, ensuring all technology initiatives have clearly defined financial outcomes, measurable benefits, and tracked realization against business cases
Oversee financial planning and forecasting processes for the Core Technology portfolio, enabling dynamic reallocation of funding based on performance insights, changing priorities, and emerging opportunities
Implement cost transparency and accountability mechanisms across technology domains, including visibility into unit costs (e.g., infrastructure, platforms, services) and consumption patterns
Establish and lead the Core Technology Project Management Office, defining governance frameworks, delivery standards, and operating rhythms aligned to enterprise priorities and Core Technology objectives
Implement disciplined portfolio governance to ensure delivery excellence, including “on time, on budget” execution and transparency across initiatives
Establish and track portfolio performance metrics aligned to Core Technology goals, including operational excellence, innovation acceleration, and digital core optimization
Enable consistent reporting and insights to executive stakeholders, supporting data‑driven decision‑making and investment prioritization
Drive adoption of modern delivery practices, including agile and product‑centric approaches, to improve speed, scalability, and adaptability
Cultivate culture & organizational narrative: accountable for driving engagement, cultural initiatives, and strategic communications across the Core Tech organization, together with Core Technology Leadership team. Serve as the primary steward of the team’s story, crafting impactful narratives that connect both strategic initiatives and ongoing operations to broader enterprise goals for both internal staff and key business stakeholders.
Build and develop a high‑performing PMO team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration across the Core Technology organization
Qualifications & experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
12+ years of experience in program or portfolio management within large‑scale technology or digital organizations
Proven experience leading PMO or portfolio management functions supporting enterprise technology domains such as infrastructure, enterprise platforms, financial systems, or supply chain technology
Strong understanding of end‑to‑end technology operations, including application development, cloud platforms, infrastructure services, and enterprise systems
Experience managing complex portfolios with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and global delivery teams
Demonstrated ability to drive disciplined delivery, including governance, financial oversight, and benefits realization
Strong knowledge of digital, data, and AI‑enabled capabilities and how they translate into operational and business outcomes
Experience implementing agile, hybrid, or product‑centric delivery models in enterprise environments
Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
High level of data literacy with the ability to interpret performance metrics and drive data‑informed decision‑making
Reporting relationship
Role reports to VP Core Technology
Location
Atlanta
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, Application Development, Budgeting, Business Processes, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Decision Making, Financial Forecasting, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Strategic Alignment, Strategic IT, Structured Query Language (SQL), Vendor Management, Waterfall ModelPay Range:
United States of America: 202,000 USD - 229,000 USDBase 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:
30Annual 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 AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
August 14, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
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