About the role
Job Description Summary:
As an Enterprise Architect you will be a strategic leader tasked with shaping the technical and architectural landscape of The Coca Cola Company. You will serve as the bridge between business strategy and technology execution, ensuring our global digital ecosystem—ranging from core SAP ERP systems, Salesforce and Marketing platforms to the AI platforms and next generation emerging technology platforms are designed for massive-scale infrastructure—is agile, scalable, and future-proof.
Whether driving the modernization of our digital ecosystem or building new products in the marketing, innovation or enterprise domains this leader will play a role in influencing the roadmap through a centralized Transformation Office, you will define the "blueprints" that enable our global functions and operating units to operate at the speed of market demand.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Architectural Vision: Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap. Align technical investments with the company’s long-term business goals, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), scalability, and security.
Platform Governance & Standardization: Oversee the architectural integrity of our global core applications across core tech, digital, cloud and AI infrastructure and establish standards for integration, data flow, and platform interoperability.
Transformation Leadership:
Lead the rationalization of global application portfolios, drive cloud-first initiatives, and ensure robust support for complex enterprise-wide functions to simplify the workflows across the organization with AI and agentic in mind
Act as a key stakeholder in the Global PMO. Influence project prioritization, shape multi-year technology roadmaps, and ensure that all strategic initiatives align with the broader enterprise vision.
Portfolio Shaping: Partner with senior business leadership and IT project managers to evaluate new technology, assess technical debt, and ensure that the project portfolio delivers maximum business value without compromising system stability.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the "Architectural Consultant" to the senior leadership and functional leaders. Translate complex technical requirements into business outcomes, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Change Agent: Navigate the complexities of a large, matrixed organization. Drive the adoption of modern architectural practices (e.g., API-first design, microservices, cloud-native architecture, agentic) across global business units.
Success Metrics
Roadmap Alignment: Successfully influencing the annual IT project portfolio to ensure 80%+ of investments align with the defined target architecture.
Technical Debt Reduction: Measuring the rationalization and decommissioning of legacy systems over a 24-month period.
Agility & Time-to-Market: Demonstrating improvements in the delivery speed of enterprise-wide initiatives through standardized integration patterns and cloud adoption.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or large‑scale technology leadership, with significant experience at enterprise or global scale
Proven leadership experience at senior or executive level, leading large, cross‑functional teams and influencing C‑suite and business leaders
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks and practices (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and governance models
Strong experience defining and executing enterprise‑wide technology roadmaps aligned to business strategy and measurable outcomes
Extensive knowledge of modern architectures including cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), data and analytics platforms, integration, security, and scalable application ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation, modernization of legacy platforms, and adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, automation)
Proven success in portfolio investment decisions, technology standardization, and cost‑benefit analysis at enterprise scale
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority across executive, technical, and business audiences
Strong vendor and partner management experience, including sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, and performance governance
Experience operating in Agile and product‑based delivery models within complex, regulated, or multi‑market environments
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF, cloud architecture certifications) strongly preferred
Reporting Relationships
Reports to VP Core Technology
Skills:
Pay Range:
United States of America: 217,400 USD - 245,300 USDBase 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:
50Annual 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.
Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
20Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
YesJob Posting End Date:
August 14, 2026Our 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 orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.Aplyr's read
Coca-Cola is a global leader in the beverage industry, attracting professionals passionate about brand innovation and market expansion.
What's promising
- •Coca-Cola's global brand recognition provides a stable platform for career growth.
- •Diverse product portfolio offers opportunities in various market segments.
- •Strong focus on marketing innovation supports creative career paths.
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- •Intense competition in the beverage market pressures profit margins.
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- •The company's commitment to brand legacy drives consistent consumer loyalty.
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About Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company is a multinational beverage corporation known for its flagship product, Coca-Cola, and a wide range of other non-alcoholic beverages.
