R&D/Innovation Data & Analytics, Senior Director

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

August 12, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Join the Coca-Cola Company, a global leader in the beverage industry with a rich history and a portfolio of over 200 brands worldwide. We are currently seeking a Business Development Consultant with a focus on data and analytics. This role is pivotal in driving growth objectives in our Operating Unit by implementing data & analytical solutions. If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive business growth and have a knack for stakeholder management, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Work with teams responsible for data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with key functional leaders within the Operating Unit and Coca-Cola System network.
• Drive the adoption of enterprise capabilities by the Operating Unit team.
• Co-create the annual digital services plan, aligning to joint OKRs (Objectives and Key Results).
• Actively manage the digital services portfolio.
• Lead product ownership for all Data & Analytical products and services for the Operating Unit.
• Own development of business cases to prioritize business requests and secure funding when needed.
• Contribute to the development of enterprise capability frameworks and products.
• Lead data governance and standardization and support streamlined process implementation and maintenance.
• Lead, develop, and retain a diverse team of data & analytics professionals.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• University/Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master's degree in business or associated field.
• 7+ years of work experience in data and analytics, data standards, and governance.
• Experience of end-to-end digital services portfolio and budget management for a business of significant size and complexity.
• Experience of successful stakeholder management up to C-suite level.
• Demonstrated track record of product management and agile delivery methodologies in Data and Analytics products.
• Strong customer focus with demonstrated push for value and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with proven results of influencing in a networked or matrix environment.
• Excellent people leadership skills with proven experience of growing and developing individuals and teams.
• Ability to understand business needs and execute on a business strategy, setting expectations and managing demand.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical approach & drive technical discussions.
• Working experience in multi-national project team in global company is preferred.
• Vendor Management experience

What We Can Do For You:

• Career Development: The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of resources and programs to support your career development, including global learning programs and leadership development programs.
• Innovation & Technology: The ability to work with an award-winning team that is on the cutting edge of innovation. 
• Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate, and innovate. 

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:

Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Leadership

Pay Range:

$195,500 - $226,800

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

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.

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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