Senior Director, Global Resource Allocation Program Delivery Lead

The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) is undergoing a fundamental transformation in how marketing and trade investments are allocated across the System to maximize strategic and operational outcomes. At the center of this transformation is Fuelight 360, a proprietary capability delivering actionable insights across Operating Units (OUs), Bottlers, and the Center. Fuelight 360 enables smarter, faster decisions by acting as a single source of truth for financial outcomes, customer impact, and consumer recruitment. 

We are seeking a dynamic leader to drive the global delivery and adoption of Fuelight 360, a flagship capability within our Global Resource Allocation Center of Excellence and one of our senior leadership's top priority initiatives. In this high-impact role, you will oversee program delivery, governance, and change management, collaborating with internal and external partners to scale this transformative solution enterprise-wide. As the Program Delivery Lead, you will orchestrate cross-functional teams, manage key milestones, and ensure alignment across stakeholders to effectively embed Fuelight 360 into the Coca-Cola System. This is a unique opportunity to spearhead a globally visible transformation that is critical to the company’s long-term success. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Program Delivery Management 

• Lead a Program Management Office (PMO) for Fuelight 360, organizing regular delivery routines, identifying milestones, and ensuring synchronization across all workstreams and stakeholders. 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive goals, budgets, and plans for program execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. 

• Monitor progress across workstreams, providing support and ensuring deliverables meet expectations, timelines, and KPIs. 

• Identify and address program gaps and opportunities, ensuring workstreams interconnect and leverage synergies across functions. 

• Partner with key stakeholders to evaluate risks, remove roadblocks, and drive escalations to resolution when needed. 

• Facilitate regular status meetings with senior leadership, stakeholders, and partners, providing updates on program health and progress. 

Change Management and Adoption 

• Oversee the Change Leadership Lead and partner with cross-functional networked teams (including HR, Change Ambassadors, and external providers) to define, coordinate, and drive overarching change management initiatives. 

• Develop, execute, and monitor a stakeholder engagement plan to track adoption, address pain points, and accelerate integration of Fuelight 360 across geographies and business functions. 

• Provide strategic oversight for training programs, such as the development of THRIVE training tools, ensuring they address prioritized adoption needs across the System. 

• Guide the creation of communications and resources that simplify adoption for users while highlighting the business value of Fuelight 360. 

Community of Practice Champion 

• Own and manage the Global Resource Allocation Knowledge Hub SharePoint platform, ensuring it evolves to meet the needs of Finance, Marketing, and Strategy teams for training and best practices. 

• Support and manage the Global Resource Allocation Community of Practice (CoP), driving collaboration and knowledge-sharing through regular calls, forums, and events. 

• Design and manage innovative engagement strategies, such as knowledge-building competitions and Bright Spot success showcases, to reinforce best practices and enhance the community’s adoption of key tools and processes. 

• Act as a steward for feedback from the Resource Allocation Community, aligning feedback into actionable backlog items and enhancements for program improvement. 

Team Leadership & Management 

• Lead and oversee a networked team of internal and external resources responsible for communication, training, and key program delivery priorities. 

• Manage and mentor the Change Leadership Lead as well as networked contributors (e.g., Communications Lead, SharePoint/Engagement Coordinator, etc.), ensuring alignment with program objectives while building their capacity to execute. 

• Foster collaboration and alignment across functional teams, workstreams, and OUs through inclusive leadership and cross-functional engagement. 

Related Knowledge & Experience 

• Required: 

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in program management, resource allocation, marketing, finance, strategy, franchise operations, or related fields. 

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Marketing, Finance, or related field. 

• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex, cross-functional programs or transformational change initiatives across global organizations. 

• Experience leading teams and stakeholder engagement activities in matrixed or networked environments. 

• Preferred: 

• Hands-on experience working within the Coca-Cola System, including knowledge of OUs, Bottlers, and global Center dependencies. 

• Strong familiarity with change management, organizational transformation, or PMO best practices 

•  Master’s degree and/or certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or change management (e.g., Prosci).. 

Key Skills and Ways of Working 

• Program & Project Management: Exceptional ability to prioritize, deliver, and govern complex, high-impact initiatives. 

• Strategic Communication: Strong storytelling skills to inspire stakeholders, align leadership, and clarify program goals. 

• Collaboration & Influence: Adept at building cross-functional relationships and aligning diverse teams through trust and partnership. 

• Agile Expertise: Proficient in Agile methodologies, dynamic resource planning, and change management practices to drive transformation. 

• Analytical Approach: Leverages data and metrics to track progress, measure success, and make informed decisions. 

• Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipates risks, clears roadblocks, and ensures forward momentum of programs. 

• Actionable Planning: Synthesizes technical and business concepts into clear, executable implementation plans. 

• Empowering Leadership: Inspires, develops, and empowers team members to deliver results while fostering professional growth. 

What’s in it for You: 

• Global Impact: Influence billions in marketing and trade investment decisions across Coca-Cola’s global System, advancing key strategic priorities. 

• Leadership Opportunity: Join the Global Resource Allocation Leadership Team, working with CoE Leads to drive a top-priority transformation. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with world-class teams across Marketing, Finance, Strategy, HR, and Operations, gaining exposure to critical functions. 

• Career Growth: Build leadership skills, master PMO governance, and champion enterprise-wide capability-building initiatives. 

• Innovation: Lead the charge in adopting cutting-edge resource allocation digital capabilities  and transforming the way Coca-Cola works. 

• Career Development: Access global learning and leadership development programs to support long-term growth. 

• Inclusive Workplace: Be part of a diverse culture that values inclusion, fostering stronger collaboration and innovation. 

• Network & Exposure: Collaborate with global leaders and gain unique insights into emerging technologies and strategies.