Job Description Summary:

Join The Coca-Cola Company, a global leader in the beverage industry, as a Manager of Strategy and Business Development - Operational Effectiveness & Business Improvement. In this pivotal role, you'll harness your analytical expertise and strategic vision to propel our organization toward greater efficiency and profitability. We're in search of a forward-thinking professional who can identify and seize opportunities for optimization, streamlining processes, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about driving growth through strategic analysis and process innovation, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Lead initiatives to identify and address strategic issues and opportunities that can influence the organization’s growth and profitability.
• Play a pivotal role in the research, analysis, and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, aligning them with our long-term growth objectives.
• Innovate and enhance business processes to meet organizational goals, reducing costs, defects, rework, and maximizing quality and efficiency.
• Conduct multifaceted data research and analysis to support streamlined and effective business operations.
• Implement organization-wide process improvements, championing best practices for sustainable business process enhancements.
• Advocate for change and novel methods that upgrade product and service quality, ensuring heightened customer satisfaction.
• Build and share best practices to perpetuate a culture of continuous improvement, impacting the organization at all levels.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in business strategy and development, ideally within the beverage or FMCG sectors.
• Adept at negotiating and managing strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Extensive knowledge of business process analysis and improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical skills, able to distill complex data into actionable strategies.
• Robust communication skills, coupled with the drive to influence change and encourage the adoption of best practices.
• Strategic decision-making abilities, with a focus on executing operational plans effectively.

What We'll Do for You:

• Provide a platform for impact, enabling you to contribute directly to the company's tactical direction and success.
• Offer a chance to influence organizational processes and effectiveness on a global scale.
• Commit to your growth, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Application Development, Business Process Improvements, Change Management, Data Research, Data Visualization, IT Strategic Management, Microsoft Azure, Process Improvements, Project Management, Strategic Analysis, Vendor Management

Location(s):

Ireland

City/Cities:

Ballina

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

May 24, 2026

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.