Director, PLM Tech Lead

Our IT delivery and support system are continuously evolving to match the entrepreneurial pace to meet consumer needs. The Director, PLM Tech Lead will partner directly with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Supply Chain leadership to roadmap desired product lifecycle functionality and deliver scalable digital capabilities.This role has responsibility for end-to-end architecture of the systems within the technology stack and will work closely with other technical architects within the company to transform comprehensive integratedsolutions - specificallyguiding our transition and modernization from legacy platforms (e.g., Oracle Agile P4P) to SAP PLM (Recipe Development & Specification Management) integrated with our Azure data ecosystem. The successful candidate willdemonstratea strongtrack recordof designing scalable PLM architectures, driving cross-functional collaboration, and executing complex data/system integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with R&D, Regulatory, and Quality stakeholders to understand business strategy and define enterprise PLM business architecture, including capability maps, value streams, and multi-year roadmaps.
  

• Work with stakeholders to understand business strategy and define business architecture,inclusive ofartifacts such as capability maps, valuestreamsand roadmaps.
  

• Act as Technical Product Manager leading the project team that develops and implements the vision and strategy forPLM, Recipe Management, and Master Data technology solutions.
  

• Identify and define strategic capabilities, technicalarchitecturesand design patterns needed to implement roadmaps. Translate strategic initiatives into delivery-focused initiatives and release plans.
  

• Peopleleaderand to providearchitectural guidance to IT client engagement leadsforPLM, Recipe Mgmt., and Master Data technology solutions.
  

• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technology concepts, vendors, and products. As well asmanagingvendor relationships.
  

• Lead vendor assessments, security reviews, and compliance audits. Ensure compatibility and integration of products/services within the broader ecosystem.
  

• Clearly defineobjectives, coordinate with vendors, and lead execution of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and test & learn pilots to investigate issues, accelerate learning and confirm feasibility.
  

• Understand business needs, definesolutions, produce design artifacts with required functions,interfacesand detailed technical architecture, including system, sub-system, andcomponentdesigns.
  

• Develop solution alternatives, schedule and cost estimates,proposalsand SOWs for approval.
  

• Create and deliver presentations to senior leadership in support of technology strategy, investments, and initiatives.
  

• Lead andfacilitatebusiness process modeling sessions to develop, assess, streamline, redesign andoptimizeprocesses and workflows.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science,Engineeringor related field preferred
  

• 5+ years' experience in managing large scale products or programs, technology, IT architecture experience with architectural oversight or managing dev-ops models.
  

• Experience in dev-ops delivery/support models as well as iterative software delivery methodologies - Agile, SCRUM, etc.
  

• Develop,testand deployapp functionalities according to project specifications and development standards
  

• Experience working onPLMplatforms such as SAPPLM,MDGand Master Data.
  

• Experience with Azure cloud services, full-stack application development, and product operating model delivery
  

• Excellent communication, presentation & leadership skills
  

• Experience in setting architectural direction and successfultrack recordof delivering strategic solutions
  

Reporting Relationships

Role reports to Senior Director, Tech & Innovation Technology

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.

Pay Range:
United States of America: 171,000 USD - 198,000 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:
30

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:
August 14, 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 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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Pay Range:United States of America: 0 USD - 0 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:30
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.