Product and Portfolio Manager, CPS NA

Coca-Cola HBC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta seeks a seasoned Commercialization Program Manager to lead cross‑functional projects from concept to launch in NAOU. You will partner with CPS NA, NAOU, and external stakeholders to align schedules, budgets, and risk management across new products and reformulations.

This role focuses on end‑to‑end process optimization, timely documentation (SDS, PARs, registrations), and governance meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain or related field.
• Bilingual preferred – English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for CPS NA with the NAOU Program Management organization.
• Coordinate activities within CPS NA and provide consolidated responses.
• Lead CPS NA in decision making and problem solving.
• Coordinate and monitor the commercialization process for new products, reformulations and other innovation projects within the CPS NA plants.
• Develop and track timelines for all projects and identify needs for modified or new supply models.
• Collaborate with CPS, NAOU and GDI stakeholders to deliver results.
• Provide COGS estimates and lead times to GDI and NAOU for prototype cost assessments and launches.
• Mitigate financial exposures from reformulations or changes to project plans.
• Propose solutions for risk management and issue mitigation.
• Lead all plant-based Commercialization Meetings reviewing active projects with cross-functional teams.
• Support timely collection of documentation (SDS, PARs, registrations).
• Record, maintain and share project status and metrics.
• Maintain and update Quality System documentation and support audits.
• Develop corrective actions for opportunities or findings.

Skills

Chemistry

Communication

Continual Improvement Process

Data Compilation

Environmental Science

Food Safety Management

Food Sciences

Food Technology

Green Solutions

Laboratory Testing

Leadership

Microbiology Laboratory

Product Development

Quality Control

Researching

Sensory Processing

Waterfall Model

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

**Job Description Summary:****What You’ll Do for Us** Activities include:* Serving as the primary point of contact between CPS NA and the North America Operating Unit (NAOU) for commercialization projects* Working with internal and external stakeholders in cross functional teams to execute commercialization initiatives in a timely manner to meet the negotiated concentrate availability dates* Identification and implementation of solutions to optimize the overall commercialization process and reduce overall timelines to decrease speed to market* Identification and implementation of opportunities for continuous improvement* Reporting of monthly Product and Portfolio Team metrics**Key Functions & Responsibilities:**Serve as the primary point of contact for CPS NA with the NAOU Program Management organization by:* Acting as CPS NA representative in NAOU lead project meetings* Coordinating activities within CPS NA and providing consolidated responses* Leading CPS NA in decision making and problem solvingCoordinate and monitor the commercialization process for new products, reformulations and other innovation projects within the CPS NA plants including:* Development and tracking of timelines for all projects* Identifying the need for modified or new supply models; Contributing to the design and execution of supply models* Collaborating with CPS, NAOU and GDI stakeholders to deliver the required results* Provide COGS estimates and lead times to GDI and NAOU for prototypes cost assessments and financial commitments for launch* Collaborate with CPS and NAOU to mitigate financial exposures driven by reformulations or changes to the project plan* Proposing solutions for risk management and mitigation of issues affecting project timelinesPromote productivity and standardization by identifying improvement opportunities within the commercialization process. Assist in the development and implementation of improvement initiatives.Lead all plant-based Commercialization Meetings reviewing active projects with the cross functional team to inform and address concernsSupport the timely collection of all the documentation needed from Corporate Groups for the introduction of new products or reformulations (i.e. SDS, PARs, country specific registrations)Record, maintain and share project status and metrics.Maintain, review and update Quality System documentation. Represent the P&P Team in both internal and external system audits. As needed, develop and implement corrective actions to address opportunities or findings.Initiate and monitor the process for any required certifications of new products (i.e. Kosher, Non-GMO, Organic) with CPS and the certifying company or organization**Core Competencies (Leadership Behaviors)*** Drives Innovative Business Improvements* Collaborates with the System, Customers & Key Stakeholders* Imports and Exports Good Ideas Acts like an Owner Balances Immediate & Long-Term Priorities* Delivers Results Develops Self & Others Influences the System Networking Relationship Building**Functional Competencies*** Project Management* Product Commercialization Supply Chain & Business Knowledge* Product & Technical Knowledge Concentrate Manufacturing* Problem Solving* Customer Focus Communication* Adaptability and Awareness to a virtual and multi-cultural environment* Basic Financial Knowledge & Skills**Requirements:****Education:** Bachelor’s Degree Required**Languages:** Bilingual preferred – English & Spanish**Experience:** 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain or related field.**Travel Requirements:** Less than 10%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:**Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety Management, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiology Laboratory, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Processing, Waterfall Model**Pay Range:**United States: 109,000 - 129,000 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:**15*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:**September 21, 2026