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 Company's 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.