The Global Equipment Platforms (GEP) team is seeking a visionary and results-driven Global Product Owner to serve as the primary product leader for The Coca-Cola Company’s (TCCC) Unified IoT & Connected Equipment Platform. This strategic role is pivotal in transforming our global fleet of 17MM+ diverse equipment (including beverage vending machines, dispensers, coolers, and retail racks) into intelligent, insight-generating assets. You will be instrumental in enabling a future where real-time market understanding eliminates the “fog of war,” driving significant reductions in operating expenses and marked increases in revenue.
This platform encompasses a holistic ecosystem of connected services, including advanced Device Management, bespoke Content Management, robust Order-to-Cash integrations, and a sophisticated IoT infrastructure designed for global scale. Leveraging the proprietary KO Operating System (KOS) as the foundational software, this role demands an innovative thinker with exceptional communication and delivery skills, capable of challenging the status quo, optimizing existing processes, and pioneering novel capabilities using current and emerging technologies.
The Global Product Owner will partner closely with Digital Technology Solutions (IT), Global Customer Commercial teams, Equipment Procurement, and external OEM and Bottler partners. Your mandate is to establish and champion the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our connected equipment ecosystem, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise objectives and maximizing value for TCCC and its global bottling partners.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years’ experience in product management or product ownership for large-scale IoT platforms, connected devices, or cloud-based enterprise solutions.
• Proven track record of defining and delivering global technology roadmaps and complex integration strategies.
• Deep understanding of IoT ecosystems, including device management, data ingestion, cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), connectivity, and security.
• Experience with data engineering principles, data schema design, and leveraging data for advanced analytics and AI/ML applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects across multiple business units and geographic regions.
• Experience working with hardware and embedded systems teams, ideally with knowledge of proprietary operating systems (similar to KOS).
• Strong experience in Agile development methodologies.
• Estimated Travel: 0-20% (Domestic & International)

SKILLS

Enterprise Cloud; Product Ownership; Product Management; Technical Product Management; Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms; Connected Devices; Technology Roadmap
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:$193,000 - $219,000
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
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