Senior Director, Head of Data

Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Remote Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: Yes Job Posting End Date: January 29, 2026 Shift:

Job Description

Summary: Senior Director, Head of Data As the Senior Director, Head of Data, you will drive Coca-Cola’s data strategy and architecture for its global fleet of connected equipment, enabling actionable insights through advanced analytics and real-time data capture. You’ll transform beverage equipment into a strategic network of insights, unlocking new levels of operational efficiency, predictive capabilities, and market visibility. This role is ideal for data-driven leaders with expertise in leveraging data as a strategic asset to catalyze AI-driven solutions and reduce operating expenses. What You’ll Do for Us Breakdown of Responsibilities:

• 40% Data Strategy Leadership: Build and implement a comprehensive data architecture and analytics strategy to capture and leverage real-time data insights.
• 30% AI & Analytics Deployment: Develop AI-driven predictive models and data solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and market dynamics.
• 20% Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with senior stakeholders (OUs and Bottlers) to align data-driven insights with Coca-Cola’s strategic goals.
• 10% Innovation & Industry Trends: Stay at the forefront of data engineering and analytics innovation, ensuring Coca-Cola leverages top industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of Coca-Cola’s data strategy, capturing real-time insights from over 17MM+ equipment devices globally.
• Enable advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce operating expenses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create data pipelines and architectures for superior data quality and accessibility.
• Foster innovation by incorporating leading technology trends in data science, IoT insights, and predictive analytics.

People Leadership Responsibilities This role provides leadership to a team of data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists, totaling 6 direct reports. Additionally, it offers dotted-line leadership to a Data Product Owner, enabling seamless collaboration across engineering and analytics teams. Qualifications & Requirements The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in data science, computer engineering, or related fields, with 12+ years of experience leading large-scale data and analytics strategies. Deep expertise in AI technologies, data architecture, and IoT systems is essential. Additional qualifications include:

• Proven experience in building and scaling real-time data strategies at enterprise levels.
• Technical expertise in AI-driven analytics, IoT data capture systems, and cloud-based data storage solutions.
• Strong leadership skills for fostering cross-functional collaboration and team alignment.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders to champion data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with innovation in analytics and staying ahead of industry trends.

What We Can Do for You

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Work alongside globally loved brands like Coca-Cola, Fairlife, and Topo Chico.
• Data-Driven Innovation: Lead groundbreaking data strategies that redefine beverage experiences.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join a team passionate about leveraging technology for scalable results.

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 Companys sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. Skills: Pay Range: $224,100 - $257,600 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: 50 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. Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 20 Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job