Consultant, Program Manager
Job Description Summary:
At The Coca‑Cola Company, we combine our iconic legacy with bold innovation to refresh the world and make a positive impact every day. Our success is built on agility, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence across a diverse and dynamic global system.
As Consultant, Program Manager within our Business Services – Project Management team, you will play a critical role in enabling projects that deliver strategic business outcomes and enhance value for internal stakeholders and external partners. This role offers the opportunity to create impact by organizing and driving complex initiatives that optimize processes, integrate technology, and achieve measurable results. If you are energized by working across functions, solving operational challenges, and leveraging data-driven insights to simplify workflows, this position will allow you to lead meaningful contributions in service of Coca‑Cola’s growth strategy.
What You’ll Do for Us
- Lead end-to-end delivery of programs and projects that align with stated business priorities and operational objectives.
- Serve as the central point of coordination for multiple stakeholders, ensuring program requirements and milestones are clearly defined, communicated, and met.
- Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables while monitoring progress against established goals.
- Partner with business teams to streamline processes in areas such as order management and supplier engagement, leveraging technology platforms for real-time tracking and reporting.
- Consolidate and communicate key insights from project performance to enable informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate integration of best practices and lessons learned across project portfolios to strengthen efficiency and consistency of execution.
- Provide structured problem-solving support to resolve issues quickly, applying critical reasoning and data analysis for effective outcomes.
- Collaborate with technical and functional teams to identify automation opportunities and simplify workflows in support of strategic initiatives.
- Ensure effective resource allocation and risk management throughout the project lifecycle, optimizing time and costs while delivering expected results.
- Promote an environment that values collaboration, accountability, and operational discipline to achieve customer satisfaction and organizational success.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of professional experience in project or program management with demonstrated ability to deliver complex initiatives.
- Proficiency with core project management tools and digital platforms such as SAP, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of business systems, order management processes, and supplier fulfillment frameworks preferred.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with ability to engage stakeholders across varied functions and levels.
- Proven problem-solving abilities, analytical mindset, and capability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple workflows concurrently with attention to detail, data accuracy, and time sensitivity.
- Familiarity with performance dashboards and ability to interpret metrics for operational and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills and capacity to operate effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and technological curiosity to drive innovation and process improvement.
What We’ll Do for You
- Equip you with resources and tools to strengthen project management capabilities and expand expertise in digital systems and enterprise processes.
- Provide opportunities to influence initiatives that streamline operational workflows and enhance business agility.
- Enable impactful contributions that accelerate Coca‑Cola’s service, efficiency, and customer experience objectives.
- Foster a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and readiness for future leadership opportunities.
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:
Adaptability, Agile Working, Business Systems, Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Digital Fluency, Leadership, Performance Monitoring, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Program Management, Project Management, Resource Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Workflow AutomationPay Range:
United States of America: 86,600 USD - 103,000 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:
7.5Annual 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:
July 31, 2026Our 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 Our Purpose and Vision 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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