Manager, Packaging Workflow Project Lead

At The Coca-Cola Company, we exist to refresh the world and make a difference through loved brands, done sustainably for a better shared future. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader; it’s an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world.

Within the Marketing division, the Manager, Packaging Workflow Project Lead supports the operational execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of the end-to-end packaging graphics workflow for the North America Operating Unit. This role works to ensure speed-to-market, governance, reduced manual work, and quality compliance through technology-enabled packaging workflows.

The Manager collaborates with Sr. Manager’s - Packaging Workflow Technologists (PWT), Marketing, Design, Packaging Graphics, Legal/SRA, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to operate and maintain efficient and accurate workflows with real-time visibility, while providing proper support for system users.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Lead responsible for overseeing packaging graphics workflows in Adobe Workfront and Esko Web Center, serving as a platform expert. Partner with PWT Sr. Manager’s to help influence system configurations, templates, and reporting to ensure stability and optimize performance.
• Manage routine workflow operations, including tracking milestones, drafting briefs, securing approvals, and coordinating proofs for innovation and base business packaging projects.
• Monitor quality standards for branded packaging and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and design integrity requirements.
• Utilize workflow optimizations such as AI-enabled features (e.g., compliance checks, proofing accelerators) to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support packaging briefing excellence and ensure accurate translation of brand strategy into workflow inputs.
• Ensure that all packaging workflows and assets meet compliance requirements, including trademark integrity and brand consistency, and that all approvals are documented in Workfront or Esko Web Center.
• Support governance routines, such as pipeline reviews and risk assessments, by preparing operational insights and reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of experience in Project Management, packaging graphics, Marketing Operations, workflow management, or creative/production operations required.
• Understanding of packaging development workflows, including prepress, color management, and print production processes required
• Experience with workflow design and administration in Workfront, Esko Web Center, or similar tools required
• Familiarity with automation, AI tools, digital proofing, or workflow integrations is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative skills, with experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain and improve reporting tools and workflow visibility.
• Proficiency with workflow tools like Adobe Workfront.
• Knowledge of Esko Web Center or other packaging workflow platforms.
• Familiarity with digital proofing solutions and color management tools.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment where you’ll play a key role in optimizing tech-enabled packaging workflows.
• Opportunities to work with iconic brands and leverage modern MarTech tools to improve speed-to-market.
• A chance to contribute to process innovation and enhanced operational excellence in a high-performing team.

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.