Senior Manager, Data Strategist (Lead)
About The Position
At The Coca‑Cola Company, we are building a future where data, technology, and human insight come together to create meaningful impact across our global system. As we continue to transform into a more digitally enabled and intelligence‑driven organization, data is central to how we make decisions, operate efficiently, and deliver value across every function. Corporate Functions Digital plays a critical role in this journey by partnering with teams across Finance, People & Culture, Supply Chain, and beyond to unlock the power of data and analytics. Within this context, the Data Strategist – Data Strategy Lead is a key contributor to advancing our enterprise data strategy, translating strategic priorities into actionable data initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes. This role is ideal for a collaborative, analytically minded professional who thrives at the intersection of business and data. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities, shape data use cases, and ensure alignment between business needs and data capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong problem‑solving skills, a solid foundation in data and analytics, and the ability to communicate insights in a way that drives meaningful action across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, business intelligence, or digital transformation roles
- Demonstrated experience translating business needs into data‑driven solutions and delivering measurable outcomes
- Strong understanding of data strategy concepts, including data governance, data management, and analytics frameworks
- Experience working with modern data environments, including cloud‑based platforms and analytics tools
- Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure complex business challenges into actionable insights
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Experience supporting or contributing to value measurement frameworks for data and analytics initiatives
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex data concepts for diverse audiences
- Foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics and how they can be applied to business problems
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and applying innovative approaches to drive business value
Nice To Haves
- Data Governance
- Data Quality
- Data Storytelling
- Data Strategies
- Use Case Development
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of the enterprise data strategy by translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, use cases, and initiatives within Corporate Functions
- Partner with functional teams to identify high‑value business opportunities where data and analytics can drive improved decision‑making, efficiency, and outcomes
- Define and structure data use cases, including business requirements, success metrics, and expected value, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities
- Contribute to the development and application of value realization frameworks to measure and communicate the impact of data and analytics initiatives
- Collaborate with data, analytics, and technology teams to ensure business needs are clearly translated into scalable and sustainable data solutions
- Support data governance efforts by promoting data quality, consistency, and responsible use practices across functions
- Help connect data across silos by identifying opportunities for integration and enabling a more unified view of business performance
- Develop compelling data‑driven narratives and presentations that translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
- Enable adoption of data‑driven decision‑making by working with stakeholders to embed insights into business processes and ways of working
- Stay informed on emerging trends in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence, bringing relevant ideas and approaches to enhance strategy and execution
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
