Senior Director, AI Strategy and Adoption

Senior Director, AI Strategy and Adoption

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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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Act as the primary interface between business teams, DTS, and global AI leadership; influence senior stakeholders to drive investment and adoption.
• Governance & Responsible AI:
  Ensure compliance with enterprise guidelines for data quality, privacy, and ethical AI practices.

• 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.

• Iconic & Innovative Brands:
  Opportunity to work with over 20 billion‑dollar brands such as Coca‑Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, and more.
• Creative Team Culture:
  Inspire by the world’s best brand leaders and agencies, fostering a culture that supports risk‑taking and innovation.
• Global Exposure to World‑Class Leaders:
  Expand your network by engaging with global marketing leaders and emerging digital platforms.

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%