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The **Senior Director, AI Strategy and Adoption** leads North America's agenda to scale AI responsibly and effectively across the business. Reporting to the Head of Data and Insights, this role ensures AI delivers measurable value across the North America Operating Unit (NAOU) working with DTS, Global Emerging Technology, and business leaders to prioritize high-impact use cases, build AI capabilities, and embed AI into core workflows. This role blends strategic leadership with technical expertise.

NAOU is at an inflection point where AI can accelerate growth, productivity, and decision-making. This role ensures AI is embedded into how we run our business - responsibly, at scale, and in ways that create real competitive advantage.

What You'll Do for Us    

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Strategy & Roadmap:

+ Define and evolve NAOU's AI strategy aligned to business priorities and enterprise standards.

+ Create and maintain the AI roadmap integrated with digital and data priorities.

2. Use Case Portfolio & Value Realization:

+ Identify and prioritize scalable AI opportunities with clear ROI in partnership with business leaders and DTS.

+ Lead evaluation and ensure deployed solutions deliver measurable outcomes

3. Capability Building & Adoption:

+ Drive AI literacy and skills development across NAOU.

+ Partner with HR and DTS to design learning paths and promote responsible AI use

4. Cross-Functional Leadership:

+ Act as the primary interface between business teams, DTS, and global AI leadership.

+ Influence senior stakeholders to drive investment and adoption

5. Governance & Responsible AI:

+ Ensure compliance with enterprise guidelines for data quality, privacy, and ethical AI practices.

What You'll Need 

**Qualifications** ( _Required_ )

+ 12+ years in digital transformation, strategy, analytics, or AI-enabled roles.

+ Education:Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred

+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in large, matrixed organizations.

+ Strong strategic thinking and executive presence.

+ Familiarity with AI technologies and emerging trends (no coding required).

+ Experience driving adoption and building capability programs at scale.

+ Strong business acumen, with a track record of delivering value through technology-enabled change

What We Can Do For You

+ Iconic & Innovative Brands: You'll have the opportunity to work with over 20 different billion-dollar brands such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, and more.

+ Creative Team Culture: Be inspired by the best brand leaders and agencies in the world, fostering a creative culture that supports taking risks and innovation.

+ Global Exposure to World Class Leaders: You'll have access to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and expose you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.

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.

Pay Range:$195,500 - $226,800

Base 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:30

Annual 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.

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.