Head of Engineering, North America Operating Unit Product Organization

The Coca‑Cola Company

Actively hiring
US Posted 51 days ago $210,000$237,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

The Head of Engineering role at a leading consumer brand in Atlanta is seeking a seasoned technology leader to drive engineering strategy and execution for the North America Operating Unit. This senior position involves directing a 100+ person engineering team, fostering a modern product engineering culture, and ensuring technical decisions align with long-term business goals. Key responsibilities include building high-performing teams, partnering closely with Product Management, defining technical strategies, and championing AI enablement across platforms. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in leading engineering transformations, deep expertise in cloud architectures and distributed systems, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior executives. Required skills encompass agile methodology, product management leadership, and digital technology development, making this a pivotal role for driving scalable, resilient, and secure platform solutions that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Skills

Python Java Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure CI/CD PostgreSQL MongoDB AI Machine_Learning LLM_Integration Scalability Resilience Observability Cloud_Architecture Product_Operating_Model Agile_Methodology

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop a high-performing engineering organization under the Product Operating Model.
  • Build empowered teams capable of owning business problems from discovery to delivery.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Define technical strategy and architecture for scalable, resilient product platforms.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating technical concepts into business implications.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years leading engineering organizations in a Product Operating Model.
  • Deep technical expertise in modern software architecture and distributed systems.
  • Proven experience delivering complex enterprise-scale platforms and systems.
  • Strong partnership with Product Management and Design in empowered teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to senior executives.
  • Track record of influencing executive technology strategy and driving outcomes.
  • Experience leading AI enablement initiatives with measurable business impact.

Market check

Salary context

This $210,000–$237,000 range sits above 70% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,440$230,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$149,850$241,662

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About The Coca‑Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is the world''s largest beverage company, producing and distributing iconic soft drinks, juices, water, and other beverages across more than 200 countries. Industry: Beverages & Consumer Goods

The Coca‑Cola Company currently has 6 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $171,000–$198,000 across 6 roles with salary data.

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