Director, Capability Acceleration

About this role

Job Description Summary:

At   The   Coca ‑ Cola Company, we are driven by our purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. As a global organization operating across diverse markets, our ability to continuously evolve depends on the strength of our people and the capabilities they bring to deliver our growth ambitions. We are committed to building a future ‑ ready workforce equipped with the skills, mindsets, and tools needed to succeed in an increasingly complex and digital world.  

The   Director,   Capability Acceleration plays a critical role in advancing this agenda by designing and delivering high ‑ impact capability solutions aligned to business priorities. Reporting to the Senior Director, Capability Acceleration, this role focuses on translating enterprise capability strategy into scalable, actionable programs that enable individuals, teams, and functions to perform at their best.  

This role is ideal for a strategic and execution ‑ focused leader who brings a strong background in capability building, learning innovation, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will excel at connecting business needs to practical solutions, leveraging modern learning approaches, and driving measurable outcomes through capability investments. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and People & Culture partners to ensure capability development is integrated into how we grow and develop talent across The Coca ‑ Cola system.  

What You’ll Do for Us  

  Strategy Translation & Capability Planning   • Translate enterprise capability acceleration strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps and programs that address priority capability gaps   • Contribute to the evolution of capability frameworks by incorporating feedback, insights, and external market trends  

Stakeholder Partnership & Talent Integration   • Partner with business leaders and People & Culture teams to identify capability needs   and co ‑ create   scalable solutions aligned to functional and regional priorities   • Collaborate with People & Culture to embed capability development into core talent processes such as performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning  

Program Design, Delivery & Partnerships   • Design and deliver innovative capability programs that leverage digital platforms, experiential learning, and on ‑ the ‑ job development   • Build and sustain relationships with internal and external learning providers to deliver high ‑ quality, scalable solutions  

Future ‑ Ready Skills & Culture   • Support the integration of future ‑ ready skills, including digital fluency, artificial intelligence, data literacy, and sustainability, into capability initiatives   • Champion a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and growth mindset within supported functions or regions  

Governance, Measurement & Impact   • Establish and manage program governance, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business expectations   • Track and analyze key performance indicators to assess program effectiveness, learner engagement, and business impact   • Influence stakeholders and   support change   management efforts to drive adoption and sustained impact of capability initiatives  

Requirements & Qualifications   • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field   • 8+ years of experience in capability development, learning and development, organizational development, or talent management   • Proven experience designing and delivering capability programs with measurable impact on business performance   • Strong understanding of modern learning methodologies, including digital learning, blended approaches, and experiential development   • Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable, practical development solutions   • Experience working in a matrixed environment and collaborating with cross ‑ functional stakeholders   • Strong project and program management capabilities, including planning, execution, and governance   • Data literacy skills, with the ability to analyze capability metrics and translate insights into action   • Familiarity with artificial intelligence and digital tools in learning and workforce development   • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills   • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast ‑ paced environment   • Commitment to creating inclusive and accessible learning experiences that support diverse talent  

Core Capabilities  

Strategy Translation & Capability Planning  

• Strategic Translation   – Ability to convert enterprise capability strategy into clear, prioritized roadmaps and actionable programs  

• Capability Planning & Prioritization   – Identifies critical capability gaps and aligns solutions to business priorities  

• Framework Evolution   – Continuously improves capability models using data, feedback, and external insights  

Stakeholder Partnership & Talent Integration  

• Stakeholder Partnership   – Builds strong, trust ‑ based relationships with business leaders and People & Culture partners  

• Consultative Problem Solving   – Co ‑ creates practical, scalable solutions tailored to functional and regional needs  

• Talent System Integration   – Embeds capability development into performance, succession, and workforce planning processes  

Program Design, Delivery & Partnerships  

• Capability Solution Design   – Designs innovative, scalable development experiences using digital, experiential, and on ‑ the ‑ job learning  

• Program Execution Excellence   – Delivers high ‑ quality programs with strong discipline on timelines, scope, and outcomes  

• Ecosystem & Partner Management   – Leverages internal and external providers to deliver impactful, scalable capability solutions  

Future ‑ Ready Skills & Culture  

• Future Skill

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