Senior Manager, Data Governance

About the role

The Coca-Cola Company is looking for a Senior Manager, Data Governance in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role suits a professional with a strong background in data research and analysis, who has experience building data mining architectures, models, protocols, statistical reporting and data analysis methodologies. The position involves leading a small team and driving short-term results.

Key responsibilities

• Perform complex data research and analysis to support business operations.
• Create data mining architectures, models, protocols, statistical reporting and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.
• Implement policy and strategy for short-term results (1 year or less), including developing departmental plans and controlling resources.
• Manage a small team of professional-level employees, setting goals and objectives for operational results.
• Lead and manage projects and processes, and coach lower-level professionals.
• Improve processes, systems or products and solve problems by analysing internal and external issues.
• Influence colleagues on policies and practices and communicate with internal and external stakeholders such as customers and vendors.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in data research, analysis and data mining in a business operations context.
• Proven experience creating data mining architectures, models, protocols, statistical reporting and analysis methodologies.
• Experience implementing short-term policy and strategy, including departmental planning and resource control.
• Proven track record as a people manager of a small team of professionals.
• Ability to work independently, lead projects and processes, and coach professionals.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence others on policies and practices.

What we offer

• Career development resources, including global learning and leadership development programs.
• Work with an award-winning, innovative team.
• Travel requirement of 0-25%; relocation is not provided.