Manager, Packaging Workflow Project Lead

At The Coca-Cola Company, we exist to refresh the world and make a difference through loved brands, done sustainably for a better shared future. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader; it's an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world.
Within the Marketing division, the Manager, Packaging Workflow Project Lead supports the operational execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of the end-to-end packaging graphics workflow for the North America Operating Unit. This role works to ensure speed-to-market, governance, reduced manual work, and quality compliance through technology-enabled packaging workflows.
The Manager collaborates with Sr. Manager's - Packaging Workflow Technologists (PWT), Marketing, Design, Packaging Graphics, Legal/SRA, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to operate and maintain efficient and accurate workflows with real-time visibility, while providing proper support for system users.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Lead responsible for overseeing packaging graphics workflows in Adobe Workfront and Esko Web Center, serving as a platform expert. Partner with PWT Sr. Manager's to help influence system configurations, templates, and reporting to ensure stability and optimize performance.
• Manage routine workflow operations, including tracking milestones, drafting briefs, securing approvals, and coordinating proofs for innovation and base business packaging projects.
• Monitor quality standards for branded packaging and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and design integrity requirements.
• Utilize workflow optimizations such as AI-enabled features (e.g., compliance checks, proofing accelerators) to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support packaging briefing excellence and ensure accurate translation of brand strategy into workflow inputs.
• Ensure that all packaging workflows and assets meet compliance requirements, including trademark integrity and brand consistency, and that all approvals are documented in Workfront or Esko Web Center.
• Support governance routines, such as pipeline reviews and risk assessments, by preparing operational insights and reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of experience in Project Management, packaging graphics, Marketing Operations, workflow management, or creative/production operations required.
• Understanding of packaging development workflows, including prepress, color management, and print production processes required
• Experience with workflow design and administration in Workfront, Esko Web Center, or similar tools required
• Familiarity with automation, AI tools, digital proofing, or workflow integrations is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative skills, with experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain and improve reporting tools and workflow visibility.
• Proficiency with workflow tools like Adobe Workfront.
• Knowledge of Esko Web Center or other packaging workflow platforms.
• Familiarity with digital proofing solutions and color management tools.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment where you'll play a key role in optimizing tech-enabled packaging workflows.
• Opportunities to work with iconic brands and leverage modern MarTech tools to improve speed-to-market.
• A chance to contribute to process innovation and enhanced operational excellence in a high-performing team.