Director, PLM Tech Lead

About this role

Job Description Summary:

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 integrated   solutions - specifically   guiding 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 will   demonstrate   a strong   track record   of 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 of   artifacts such as capability maps, value   streams   and roadmaps.   

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

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

• P eople   leader   and to p rovide   architectural guidance to IT client engagement lead s   for   PLM, Recipe Mgmt., and Master Data technology solutions.  

• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technology concepts, vendors, and products. As well as   managing   vendor relationships.   

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

• Clearly define   objectives , 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, define   solutions , produce design artifacts with required functions,   interfaces   and detailed technical architecture, including system, sub-system, and   component   designs.   

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

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

• Lead and   facilitate   business process modeling sessions to develop, assess, streamline, redesign and   optimize   processes and workflows.   

Qualifications & Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems , Computer Science,   Engineering   or 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,   test   and deploy   app functionalities according to project specifications and development standards  

• Experience working on   PLM   platforms such as SAP   PLM ,   MDG   and 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 successful   track record   of delivering strategic solutions  

Reporting Relationships  

Role reports to Senior Director, Tech & Innovation Technolo g y  

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: 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 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual

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