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The Coca-Cola Company

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Atlanta

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in business/economics, 5-7 years of strategic/operational experience, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Power BI, and excellent communication abilities. An MBA is preferred.
  • You will identify strategic opportunities, manage initiatives and financials, enhance business processes, support governance, and foster collaboration across teams to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Required: Undergraduate degree in business, economics or related field
  • Preferred: MBA, Masters in business or finance, and/or professional certification such as CFA
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience in increasing responsibility roles, including strategy, planning, financial analysis, project management, and operational roles.
  • Superior analytical and influencing skills are both required. The candidate ideally will also possess a strong proficiency in tools such as Power BI and be able to tailor reports to meet the specific needs of end users.
  • Ability to work in a self-directed, agile manner and establish versions 1.0, 2.0, etc. Effectively balance competing priorities based on the highest priorities of the enterprise.
  • Experience working internationally (though not necessarily living overseas) is preferred, as this position deals daily with stakeholders around the world.
  • Curiosity with a high level of learning agility is critical, as well as understanding any given initiative’s upstream and downstream interdependencies.
  • As this is a highly visible position, the candidate must have strong communication skills and prepare meaningful, insightful, and actionable presentations and recommendations for management to aid decision-making.
  • Strategic thinking to be able to see the big picture from a business perspective yet have the tools and experience to drill down and perform detailed analysis as needed.
  • Important to be able to connect the dots in ambiguous situations.
  • Enterprise mindset puts the enterprise first in decision-making.
  • Strong Business Partnership Mindset for supporting Platform Services Hubs on Key Initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Identify internal and external strategic issues and opportunities impacting Global Business Organizations today.
  • Identify value creation opportunities and business model innovation and facilitate cross-enterprise initiatives.
  • Lead and support the ES Business Planning process through Program / Portfolio Management of key initiatives and all related financials.
  • Orchestrate ES Digital Council governance, submission, and tracking.
  • Partner closely with related stakeholders such as Global Planning, Global Functions, OU, and ES Hubs.
  • Expertise in leveraging enterprise tracking systems to manage a portfolio of initiatives, with advanced analytics capabilities (e.g., Power BI) to present information to diverse audiences effectively.
  • Orchestrate and reinforce key initiatives and Steering Committee routines as a supportive business partner to other parts of the networked organization (ES Hubs, Global Functions, and OU’s).
  • Improve existing general business processes to meet business goals:
  • Apply continuous improvement principles against our ways of working in partnership with the ES Transformation and Communications leads.
  • Embody design thinking principles to improve service quality, end-user experience and customer satisfaction.
  • Promote and share best practices that sustain business process improvement across the organization.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Director of Strategy & Operations role?

The primary focus is on strategy development, business partnership and process improvement, and program/portfolio management for the Enterprise Services Strategy & Operations team.

What qualifications are required for this position?

An undergraduate degree in business, economics, or a related field is required. An MBA or a master’s degree in business or finance, along with professional certifications like CFA, are preferred.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years of experience in roles with increasing responsibilities, including strategy, planning, financial analysis, project management, and operations.

What are the key skills needed for this role?

Key skills include influencing, strategic thinking, relationship building, financial modeling, communication, stakeholder management, and proficiency in analytics software like Power BI.

What types of initiatives will the Director be responsible for?

The Director will lead key initiatives through program/portfolio management and support the ES business planning process, focusing on value creation opportunities and business model innovation.

Is international experience preferred for this role?

Yes, experience working internationally is preferred, as the position involves daily interactions with stakeholders around the world.

How important are communication skills for this position?

Extremely important. The candidate must prepare meaningful, insightful, and actionable presentations and recommendations for management to aid in decision-making.

What does the pay range look like for this position?

The pay range for this position is between $164,000 and $193,000, with the actual base pay varying based on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What is the annual incentive reference value percentage for this role?

The annual incentive reference value percentage is 30%, which indicates a market-based competitive value for the role at target performance.

What approach to process improvement is encouraged in this role?

The role encourages applying continuous improvement principles and design thinking to enhance service quality, end-user experience, and overall customer satisfaction.

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The Coca-Cola Company

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1892
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage corporation that offers over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories, including well-known products such as Coca-Cola, Dasani, Fanta, and Sprite. Their ultimate mission is to refresh the world and inspire moments of optimism and happiness through their beverages. The company's purpose is to continually transform their portfolio by reducing sugar in their drinks, introducing innovative products, and minimising their environmental impact through initiatives like water replenishment and recycling. With their bottling partners, they employ over 700,000 people, contributing to economic opportunities in communities worldwide.