Consultant, Program Manager

0101 Coca-Cola North America; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Consultant, Program Manager in Atlanta to lead cross-functional programs from initiation to delivery. This hybrid role requires onsite collaboration for meetings, coaching, and training, with a focus on optimizing processes and delivering measurable outcomes.

You will partner with business teams to streamline order management, supplier engagement, and digital system usage, leveraging data analytics to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program or project management with proven success delivering complex initiatives.
• Proficiency with SAP, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite; adaptability to new digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of programs and projects aligned with business priorities and operational objectives.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders; ensure requirements, timelines, and milestones are defined and met.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans; monitor progress against KPIs.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile execution

Leadership

Operational excellence

Digital fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Consultant, Program Manager

The Consultant, Program Manager within our Sales Support - Project Management team plays a critical role in enabling initiatives that deliver strategic business outcomes and enhance value for internal stakeholders and external partners. This hybrid role based in Atlanta requires onsite collaboration in the corporate office for meetings, coaching, training, and other business needs as determined by leadership. This position offers the opportunity to drive impact by organizing and leading complex projects that optimize processes, integrate technology, and deliver measurable results. If you thrive on cross-functional teamwork, problem solving, and leveraging data-driven insights to simplify workflows, this role provides a meaningful way to contribute to Coca-Cola’s growth and operational excellence strategy.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Lead end-to-end delivery of programs and projects that align with business priorities and operational objectives.
• Serve as the central coordination point for multiple stakeholders, ensuring program requirements, timelines, and milestones are clearly defined, communicated, and achieved.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans while monitoring progress against established goals and KPIs.
• Partner with business teams to streamline processes such as order management and supplier engagement, leveraging digital systems for real-time tracking and reporting.
• Consolidate insights from project performance to enable strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate integration of best practices and lessons learned across project portfolios to strengthen consistency and speed of execution.
• Provide structured problem-solving support, applying critical reasoning and data analysis to resolve challenges efficiently.
• Collaborate with technical and functional teams to identify automation opportunities and simplify workflows in support of enterprise initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate resource allocation and risk management throughout the project lifecycle, optimizing time, costs, and outcomes.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable environment that emphasizes operational discipline, enterprise excellence, and customer success.

Skills & Capabilities

• Program and Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Data Analysis and Performance Monitoring
• Process Optimization and Workflow Automation
• Resource Planning and Risk Management
• Digital Fluency with Business Systems
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Agile Execution and Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program or project management with demonstrated success executing complex initiatives.
• Proficiency with SAP, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite; ability to adapt to new digital tools and platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills with experience influencing across diverse teams and organizational levels.
• Familiarity with order management or supplier fulfillment systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent workflows while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret metrics and dashboards for operational and strategic insights.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach combined with curiosity for continuous learning and technological innovation.

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.

What We’ll Do for You

• Empower Your Growth: Equip you with training and tools to strengthen project management capabilities while deepening expertise in enterprise systems and processes.
• Enhance Digital Experience: Enable you to influence initiatives that simplify operations, optimize workflows, and advance Coca-Cola's digital transformation goals.
• Drive Meaningful Impact: Contribute directly to projects that accelerate service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer experience improvements.
• Collaborate and Develop: Foster a hybrid work environment that values inclusive collaboration, on‑site teamwork, and professional readiness for future leadership opportunities.
• Support Flexibility and Balance: Work from the Atlanta corporate office when business needs require, balancing agile remote work with meaningful in‑person engagement and coaching.

Pay Range

United States: 86,600 - 103,000 USD Base 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: 7.5 Annual 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 America City/Cities: Atlanta Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: October 28, 2026

Our 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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The Coca-Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886. It goes beyond new flavors and brands. Learn more about our system and how we’re making an impact. As a global organization, we seek opportunities to embrace and champion progress. Our careers span across functions and are globally connected to give you an unmatched career experience. We’re glad you’ve chosen to explore your next career opportunity with The Coca-Cola Company. Learn more about our hiring process and pick up tips on how to showcase your experience and skills so you can stand out and thrive.

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