Senior Director, Change Management & Project Management

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Project Director, Change Management, will be a pivotal leader responsible for driving change management efforts across major strategic initiatives. This individual will design, implement, and continuously refine the organization's playbook for managing change on strategic projects and programs. The role ensures that new capabilities and solutions rolled out across the enterprise achieve high adoption and acceptance rates, fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement. Additionally, this leader will spearhead strategic supply chain initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable business impact.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Develop and Institutionalize Frameworks: Create and embed a comprehensive change management framework tailored for Supply Chain-wide strategic projects and programs.

• Lead Change Management Processes: Oversee the end-to-end change management lifecycle, including stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, communication planning, training, and reinforcement activities.

• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Partner with executive sponsors, project teams, and business units to align on change strategies and objectives, ensuring seamless execution.

• Drive Adoption of New Capabilities: Ensure high levels of organizational acceptance and sustained adoption of new capabilities through targeted interventions, support mechanisms, and continuous engagement.

• Enhance Methodologies: Continuously evaluate and refine change management methodologies by incorporating feedback, industry trends, and best practices to drive lasting transformation.

• Deliver Strategic Initiatives: Direct and manage cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Monitor and Report Metrics: Track change management metrics, identify risks, and proactively address resistance to change to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in project and change management, including leadership of complex, enterprise-level initiatives.

• Proven Success: Demonstrated ability to drive change management for strategic projects with measurable business impact.

• Supply Chain Expertise: Experience with supply chain projects and concrete implementations.

• Leadership Skills: Proficiency in leading cross-functional teams and building high-performing teams in a matrixed environment.

• Certifications: Certification in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) preferred.

• Business Acumen: Exceptional ability to develop well-reasoned, financially sound investment and project proposals.

• System Knowledge: Solid grasp of end-to-end system business fundamentals and growth drivers across various markets and dimensions.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Vision

• Change Leadership and Influence

• Organizational Agility

• Results Orientation

• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

What’s in it for Me

At The Coca-Cola Company, we believe in empowering our people to thrive both personally and professionally. As the Senior Project Director, Change Management, you’ll enjoy:

• Impactful Leadership: Play a key role in shaping the future of our organization by driving transformative change and delivering strategic initiatives.

• Global Exposure: Collaborate with diverse teams and leaders across the globe, gaining valuable insights and experiences.

• Professional Growth: Access to world-class training, certifications, and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career trajectory.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that values creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to a globally recognized brand that is committed to making a positive impact on communities and the environment.

Join us at The Coca-Cola Company and lead the charge in driving meaningful change and innovation across our global organization. Together, we’ll refresh the world and make a difference.

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:

Pay Range:

$162,000 - $188,000

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:

April 21, 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.

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