Director, Digital Transformation Quality & Food Safety

Job Description Summary: At The Coca‑Cola Company, we are transforming how digital technologies, AI, and advanced analytics redefine Quality & Food Safety for a globally connected beverage system. As part of our Global Digital Transformation & Analytics team within Corporate Quality, Safety & Environment (QSE), this role spearheads the development of state‑of‑the‑art digital capabilities that protect consumers, strengthen brand trust, and enable predictive quality performance. We are moving from reactive quality management to a future of connected, intelligent, and predictive Quality & Food Safety operations by leveraging cloud platforms, IoT integration, AI-driven analytics, and harmonized data ecosystems. The Director, Digital Transformation – Quality & Food Safety will lead this evolution, partnering with global stakeholders to shape next-generation digital solutions, deliver impactful product roadmaps, and accelerate operational excellence across quality processes. This position is ideal for an innovation-driven leader with deep expertise in enterprise-scale digital transformation and a strong understanding of Quality & Food Safety systems. The role offers the opportunity to influence global standards and deliver measurable outcomes that protect consumers and brands while positioning The Coca‑Cola Company at the forefront of digital industrial transformation. What You’ll Do for Us Shape and deliver the digital roadmap for Quality & Food Safety , from strategy through execution, aligning with business priorities to improve compliance, risk management, and operational performance Partner with Corporate QSE, Operating Units, Bottling Partners, Supply Chain, and Technology teams to identify high-value opportunities and deliver solutions at scale Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products, driving Agile adoption, product ownership excellence, and continuous improvement across an integrated portfolio Implement AI-powered and advanced analytics capabilities to enable predictive quality models, anomaly detection, early-warning systems, and real-time decision support Develop and deliver integrated data platforms using Azure Data Services, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and advanced visualization tools to ensure scalability and governance Enable connected manufacturing and Quality 4.0 capabilities through OT and IT integration leveraging IoT frameworks, historian platforms, MES, and unified namespace architectures Modernize and optimize Quality Management Systems and related platforms across domains such as HACCP, preventive controls, supplier quality, auditing, laboratory operations, and consumer complaints Define success metrics for digital investments, ensuring measurable impact in compliance, quality performance, productivity, brand protection, and cost optimization Foster a culture of digital fluency, experimentation, and continuous innovation, championing self-service analytics and training for global teams Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decisions through data-driven insights and strategic risk assessment Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Food Science, Information Systems, or Data Analytics; Master’s degree preferred 10+ years of experience leading enterprise digital solutions, analytics platforms, or technology transformations at a global scale Minimum 5+ years working with Quality, Food Safety, Manufacturing, or Regulatory operations in consumer packaged goods or related industries Proven track record delivering large-scale digital transformation projects leveraging Agile and product delivery methodologies Strong technical background in Microsoft Power BI, Azure Data Platform, and AI/ML solutions; experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or Lakehouse architectures a plus Familiarity with Manufacturing OT systems, IoT solutions, historian platforms (PI, AspenTech, or similar), and integration of OT/IT environments Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety frameworks (HACCP, FSMA, ISO 22000, GFSI) and experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) implementation Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts into business-relevant insights and influence at multiple organizational levels Excellent stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills across global, cross-functional environments Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and experience balancing innovation with compliance and risk management What We’ll Do for You Provide an opportunity to shape the digital future of Quality & Food Safety across one of the world’s most dynamic and complex beverage systems Offer exposure to advanced digital platforms, AI capabilities, and Industry 4.0 technologies implemented at enterprise scale Enable collaboration with senior leaders and global experts across technical, regulatory, and data science disciplines Support growth and development with access to emerging technology projects, global transformation initiatives, and capability-building programs that influence the next generation of operational excellence 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: Agile Methodology, Business Process Modeling, Change Management, Cloud Platform, Communication, Data Flow Diagram, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Microsoft Office, User Experience (UX) Pay Range: United States: 164,000 - 193,000 USD Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience