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Senior Director, Product Data & Analytics

AT The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company

Senior Director, Product Data & Analytics

Johannesburg, South Africa

Position Overview:
This role is responsible for leading and implementing data & analytical solutions across the operating unit to drive growth objectives. You will lead the co-development & execution of the data and analytics product roadmap with senior
operating unit leaders.

What You'll Do For Us:

  • Stakeholder Management
    • Lead stakeholder engagement with the key functional leaders within the Operating Unit and
      Coca-Cola System network, demonstrating a deep understanding of their needs and the
      ways in which data, analytical and tech products and services can be applied to create
      value for their teams and business
    • Drive the adoption of enterprise capabilities by the Operating Unit team, balancing speed,

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cost & value creation to minimize localization and the creation of market specific products.
  • Co-create, with the Digital Services Lead and Senior Functional Operating Unit leaders the
    annual digital services plan, aligning to joint OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
  • Actively manage the digital services portfolio - ensuring delivery and adoption of solutions
    against agreed annual plan OKRs
  • Product Leadership
    • Lead product ownership for all Data & Analytical products and services for the Operating
      Unit
    • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business needs of the operating unit by
      translating these into the Data & Analytical product roadmap
    • Own development of business cases to prioritize business requests and secure funding
      when needed
    • Adapt enterprise data and analytical products and services for use in the operating unit,
      and deploy them to deliver compelling end user experiences that drive business growth
      (more consumers, more transactions, more sales, more revenue & share growth)
    • Monitor adoption and satisfaction of end users, using feedback to enhance the best
      products, sunset the underutilized and create new offerings to meet emerging needs
    • Contribute to the development of enterprise capability frameworks and products
    • Maintain industry knowledge & a strong Coca-Cola System network to leverage best in
      class practices
  • People Leadership
    • Lead, develop and retain a diverse team of data & analytics professionals, providing
      opportunities for ongoing development of technical skills and business knowledge, and career growth
    • Embed a culture of data driven decision making, self-organizing & empowered teams, and product management excellence
    • Role model the behaviors of an Enterprise Leader - working across markets, functions and teams, ensuring clear accountabilities for all and optimizing value creation for the total Company

  • Requirements & Qualifications:

    • University/Bachelor's Degree
    • Minimum of 10 years of work experience in data, analytics or tech (digital services)
      Keen understanding of CPG, particularly in the areas of commercial, franchise, marketing,
      & finance
    • Data science experience advantage
      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.
      Demonstrated track record of driving change, including the adoption of digital products and
      services
    • Strong customer focus with demonstrated push for value and continuous improvement
    • Deep understanding and curiosity for data and analytics, and related digital transformation
      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
    • Excellent facilitation skills, able to bring together stakeholders with diverse agendas, gain
      alignment and drive change
    • 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 knowledge of Agile tools (e.g. JIRA, VersionOne, Asana, Azure DevOps, GitHub
      etc) and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) is preferred

    What We Can Do For You:

    • Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.
    • Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.
    • Creative Team Culture: Be inspired by the best brand leaders and agencies in the world, which creates a creative culture that supports taking risks and innovation.

    Skills

    Teamwork; Analytics Insights; Business; Communication; Data Science; Data Analysis; Leadership; Proactive Thinking

    Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa
    Job ID: cocacola-148058542
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • On-Site Gym
      • Life Insurance
      • FSA
      • HSA
    • Parental Benefits

      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Happy Hours
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Volunteer Time Off
      • Personal/Sick Days
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Pension
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
      • Stock Purchase Program
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Mentor Program
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Internship Program
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Professional Coaching
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)