Consultant, Program Manager

Coca-Cola; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Consultant, Program Manager for our Sales Support - Project Management team in Atlanta. This hybrid role requires collaboration at the corporate office for meetings, coaching, and training as needed.

You will lead end-to-end programs, coordinate multiple stakeholders, maintain detailed plans, monitor KPIs, and drive process improvements, digital automation, and enterprise initiatives to strengthen customer experience and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in program or project management.
• Proficiency with SAP, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of programs and projects aligned with priorities.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders and define milestones and timelines.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans and monitor KPIs.
• Streamline processes such as order management and supplier engagement with digital tools.
• Consolidate insights to enable strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Promote best practices and consistency across project portfolios.
• Provide structured problem-solving support and data-driven analysis.
• Identify automation opportunities and simplify workflows for enterprise initiatives.
• Ensure resource allocation and risk management throughout the lifecycle.
• Foster collaboration and accountability to drive operational excellence.

Skills

Program and Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Process Optimization

Agile Execution

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Problem‑Solving

Communication

Digital Fluency

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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