A key member of the NAOU Supply Chain Core Technology Group, the Director of the Supply Chain Productivity PMO will provide leadership and governance to all Supply Chain strategic initiatives, programs/projects, and capital initiatives that deliver Productivity Savings to ensure the organization meets their annual objectives. The director will also be responsible for the monthly Supply Chain Process Improvement/Cost Savings Review with the Supply Chain Leadership Team and Supply Chain Enterprise Wide Initiatives Participants. Critical activities under the Productivity PMO will be Program Management of Productivity Initiatives and Operational Excellence to ensure the Supply Chain Organization is looking at multi-year opportunities. The role will require the following skills and expertise:

Strong program management leadership and PMO governance, strong facilitation and organization skills, operational excellence expertise, change management expertise, ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and align to organizational strategy, supply chain operations expertise, strong people leadership, excellent communication and influencing skills, and strategic management and execution. This role will ensure that project teams and resources are creating and implementing the needed processes, operating models, designs, and technology to enable effective and efficient implementation of the program. The Director, Supply Chain Productivity PMO will leverage best-in-class systems and processes for collaborative planning and execution.

The Director, Supply Chain PMO shall:

• Lead a team of Program and Project Management professionals (DtV, etc) to develop, manage, and execute strategic programs and projects for NAOU Supply Chain (SC) which may include programs/projects from outside the SC organization in the NAOU Organization

• Lead the NAOU SC PI through multiple toll-gates to insure projects align to the strategy and goals to deliver on identified objectives and targets

• Balance and direct shared resources across multiple projects (Design to Value, Operational Excellence, Transportation, Manufacturing) and insures timing and availability of resources are in place for project success. Obtains and plans for qualified resources in advance of project need

• Mentors team members in the development and execution of the strategy to design and deliver the Project within required cost, quality, feature, and timing specifications. Ensures all required stakeholders are included in the strategy. Compiles all relevant existing data to communicate the strategy. Designs and implements data gathering (rather than formal research) processes to close information gaps. Ensures Program and Project Managers develop and deliver comprehensive business cases, as needed

• Sets deliverables and creates contingency plans for the project plan. Translates concepts and insights into concrete programs. May oversee multiple, highly complex projects, across multiple initiatives with varying time horizons. Projects will have an impact far beyond their immediate objective, with required advanced critical path management

• Manages complex or broad variety/scope of programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, compliance with Supply Chain principles; resolves/approves major project/program changes. Develops, communicates and defends complex or novel programs/projects

• Ensures program/project stays within budget and/or schedule. Researches alternatives and designs or analyzes special details for non-standard items of work for programs/projects

• Determines program/project priorities, processes and procedures. Leverages project management tools and processes to lead and manage project teams; administers a stage-gated process including but not limited to: Project Charter; Project Plans; Project Sponsors; PMO creation; RACI Process; Status routines; Change and decision logs; Risk Management and Communications

• Stewards programs and projects with Sponsors and Stakeholders through the program lifecycle. Identifies and partners with other PMO Project / Program Managers to integrate and balance work streams to maximize use of resources. Builds strategic relationships with leaders of Innovation, Commercialization, Finance and Procurement to ensure support and commitment to the Project

• Manages and stewards The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) relationships with key business partners as necessary (e.g. Internal Suppliers, 3rd Party Supply Partners, and other Partners as needed by the program)

• Develop and share best practices for leadership of complex innovation programs within the system

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in either Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, or Finance .

• 7-10+ years of work experience in Lean/Six Sigma in a CPG Supply Chain Operations, Data analytics & analysis, and program management experiences
• In-depth knowledge and ability to mentor OE methodology and tools (LEAN, Six Sigma DMAIC, VSM, 5S, SALT, LIS, SMED, 8 Waste, RCA, TPM AM/PM, etc.)
• Six Sigma Black Belt required

What We Can Do For You

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Brand Reputation: We lead the beverage industry, with a portfolio featuring over 200 brands worldwide.
• Large & Connected Network: Ability & exposure to cross-functional connected teams across the country & globe allow you to enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.

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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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