Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
YesJob Posting End Date:
January 9, 2026Shift:
Job Description Summary:
The Senior Manager, Formula Governance is a strategic and technical leader responsible for overseeing the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of product formulation processes across the organization and driving the digital and AI transformation of formula governance. This includes embedding predictive analytics, machine learning models, and process automation into global governance workflows to improve speed-to-market, ensure compliance, and maintain data integrity across the enterprise.
With deep expertise in regulatory frameworks, digital systems, and product development, the Senior Manager ensures that formula governance practices align with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational goals. This role is pivotal in shaping governance policies, optimizing systems, managing data analysis and enabling successful product launches across global markets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Develop and implement formula governance strategies that support innovation, compliance, and business growth.
Lead the creation and enforcement of governance policies, procedures, and standards across GDI team.
Define and execute a Data & AI strategy for formula governance, including advanced analytics, automation, and system integration.
Serve as the senior technical authority on ingredient composition, proprietary data protection, and regulatory alignment.
Team Leadership & Professional Development
Serve as a leader to a team of Formula Governance Scientists and Managers by providing coaching, mentoring, and developmental support to help them achieve their full potential.
Lead initiatives to develop governance-related key performance indicators (KPIs) powered by automated data collection and reporting.
Oversee project prioritization and resource allocation to meet innovation and commercialization timelines.
Digital Systems & Process Optimization
Drive enhancements to proprietary systems (e.g., PICASSO, KOcreate) and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve digital tools supporting formula governance and other GDI areas.
Collaborate with IT, R&D, and regional governance teams to ensure system integrity, scalability, and user adoption.
Lead the development of manuals, guidelines, and training programs to support digital transformation and governance consistency.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Influence
Act as a strategic partner to R&D, CPS, SRA, QA, Supply Chain, strategic suppliers and Innovation teams to ensure alignment on governance requirements.
Influence decision-making across technical and commercial functions, providing expert guidance on formulation strategies and approval processes.
Represent formula governance in global forums and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure all formulas and ingredients comply with applicable food regulations and internal policies.
Lead the review and approval of Product Approval Requests (PARs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and strategic alignment.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect brand integrity and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in R&D, regulatory affairs, product development, or formula governance within the food or beverage industry.
Proven experience managing teams, leading cross-functional projects, and driving digital transformation.
Lead initiatives to develop governance-related key performance indicators (KPIs) powered by automated data collection and reporting.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align governance practices with business strategy and innovation goals.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of formulation systems (e.g., PICASSO), regulatory frameworks, and proprietary data protection.
Leadership: Strong people management skills with experience in coaching, performance management, and team development.
Digital Fluency: Proficiency in digital tools, data platforms, and system optimization.
Influence & Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and commercial functions.
Problem Solving: High learning agility and analytical thinking to resolve complex governance challenges.
Project Management: Skilled in planning, prioritization, and execution of governance activities across multiple projects.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead formula governance at a strategic level in a dynamic, innovative-driven environment. You’ll shape the future of product development by enabling regulatory integrity, driving digital transformation, and empowering cross-functional teams to deliver breakthrough innovations.
Skills:
Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety Management, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiology, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Testing, Waterfall ModelPay Range:
$131,000 - $153,000Base 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:
15Annual 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.
Our 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.
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What We Do
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water.
