Coca-Cola

Consultant, Project Manager

Coca-Cola$86K — $103K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Operations, or related field.
  • 2+ years in project management or operations within service-driven environments.
  • Experience handling multiple workflows under tight deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to data detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced problem-solving abilities for quick issue resolution.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with operational platforms like SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate operational priorities for McDonald's and Foodservice customers.
  • Manage account maintenance tasks such as data accuracy and new account setups.
  • Support execution of customer initiatives including equipment changes and service projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution.
  • Maintain accuracy of operational data in systems for reporting and billing.
  • Manage QMC activities including reporting and maintenance follow-through.
  • Provide insight into project timelines and operational priorities for decision-making.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in driving operations for a major client.
  • Access to advanced project management tools and enterprise platforms.
  • Opportunity to impact customer experience and improve service outcomes.
  • Career development support through training and mentoring programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:

As a Consultant, Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting McDonald's business and broader Foodservice customer operations. Acting as a critical connector between customers, field teams, internal partners, and external vendors, you will help manage operational priorities and enable flawless project execution. From coordinating equipment-related activities to maintaining account accuracy and managing Quality Maintenance Call (QMC) processes, this role ensures visibility, accountability, and progress across multiple workflows.

If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at keeping cross-functional teams aligned, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to how we serve and grow with our partners.

What You'll Do for Us

  • Coordinate daily operational priorities tied to McDonald's and assigned Foodservice customers, ensuring alignment with internal teams and vendor partners.
  • Manage account maintenance activities, including new account setup, ownership updates, closures, and data accuracy across multiple systems.
  • Support execution of customer-specific initiatives such as equipment installations, removals, replacements, line runs, and service-related projects.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Customer Operations, Service Operations, Field Operations, Technical Teams, and vendor partners to ensure timely execution and customer readiness.
  • Maintain accuracy of operational and account data in platforms such as SAP, SharePoint, Quick Base, and OPS tools to ensure integrity of reporting, billing, and project management.
  • Manage QMC support activities including reporting, scheduling, and follow-through to address maintenance risks and service needs.
  • Generate reporting and provide visibility into project timelines, operational priorities, and recurring issues to aid stakeholder decision-making.
  • Identify workflow gaps, recurring execution risks, and friction points and recommend process improvements that enhance reliability and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with field teams to evaluate recurring customer issues, identify high-incidence locations, and develop actionable solutions for sustained improvement.
  • Coordinate timely resolution of operational issues by mobilizing the appropriate teams, escalating as necessary, and ensuring consistent follow-up.
  • Assist with customer and internal communications related to project updates, timelines, and operational actions to maintain transparency and alignment.


Requirements & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 2+ years in project management, operations coordination, sales support, or customer operations roles within fast-paced, service-driven environments.
  • Experience coordinating multiple workflows simultaneously and delivering results under tight deadlines.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail for data accuracy and process execution.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to confidently engage customers, internal teams, and vendors.
  • Advanced problem-solving capabilities to identify root causes, align resources, and implement resolutions quickly.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfort with data reporting and visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with enterprise systems and operational platforms such as SAP, SharePoint, Quick Base, and OPS tools is highly desirable.
  • Data literacy and ability to interpret operational reporting to support visibility and proactive decision-making.


Skills & Capabilities

  • Project Coordination & Execution: Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Operational & Data Accuracy: Skilled in maintaining data integrity across systems to support billing and operational reporting.
  • Process Improvement Mindset: Identifies efficiency gaps and recommends solutions to enhance workflow reliability.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to navigate complex stakeholder networks including customers, bottlers, vendors, and internal partners.
  • Customer-Centric Problem Solving: Anticipates risks, mitigates issues proactively, and supports high service standards.
  • Technical Fluency: Comfort working within enterprise platforms (SAP, Quick Base, SharePoint) and utilizing data analytics for operational insights.
  • Communication & Influence: Strong ability to craft clear updates, engage stakeholders, and ensure alignment across internal and external touchpoints.


What We'll Do for You

  • Enable Operational Expertise: Gain hands-on experience in driving critical customer operations processes for one of the world's largest and most strategic accounts.
  • Provide Access to Advanced Tools & Systems: Work with leading project management and enterprise platforms to sharpen technical knowledge and operational capabilities.
  • Opportunity to Impact Customer Experience: Play a pivotal role in enhancing executional reliability and shaping best practices that improve service outcomes for McDonald's and our Foodservice customers.
  • Support Career Development: Benefit from Coca-Cola's learning culture, including training resources, mentoring, and cross-functional exposure that prepare you for broader operational and project leadership roles.


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.

Skills:
Adaptability, Business Acumen, Curious Mindset, Logical Thinking, Managing Ambiguity, Problem Solving, Project Management, Solution-Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Strategic Influence, Thrive in Ambiguity

Pay Range:
United States of America: 86,600 USD - 103,000 USD

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:
7.5

Annual 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.

Location(s):
United States of America

City/Cities:
Remote

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
September 2, 2026

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Coca-Cola

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Consultant, Project Manager jobs: