Data Lead - Design

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Data Lead - Design to translate business needs into scalable data models and technical solutions. You will own end-to-end data design, evaluate alternatives, and guide architectural approaches with minimal people management.

Responsibilities include leading data modeling efforts, collaborating with IT on architecture, and documenting data flows and definitions. Strong data governance and SQL skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Two years of education beyond high school in college or technical school.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in data or design roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance and data modeling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design data models, hierarchies, and end-to-end processes.
• Lead solution design for new capabilities and integrations.
• Collaborate with IT on architecture and implementation.
• Ensure alignment with governance standards and business needs.
• Document data flows, structures, and technical designs.
• Support data modeling and process mapping.
• Translate business requirements into design inputs.
• Maintain data definitions, relationships, and metadata.
• Support testing and validation of new designs.

Skills

Data governance

Data design

Systems thinking

Analytical problem solving

Independent judgment

Education

Postsecondary education (2+ years)

Tools

SQL

Job description

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Job Overview

The Data Lead - Design translates business requirements into scalable data models and technical solutions. Advanced solution design, architectural judgment, and ownership of complex design outcomes. This role performs advanced professional work requiring discretion and analytical judgment in the design of data solutions. The position independently evaluates alternatives, recommends architectural approaches, and owns design outcomes but does not have primary people management accountability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design data models, hierarchies, and end-to-end processes
• Lead solution design for new capabilities and integrations
• Collaborate with IT on architecture and implementation
• Ensure alignment with governance standards and business needs
• Document data flows, structures, and technical designs
• Support data modeling and process mapping
• Assist in translating business requirements into design inputs
• Maintain data definitions, relationships, and metadata
• Support testing and validation of new designs
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Deep functional expertise in data governance, design, enablement, or operations
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and lead complex work
• Analytical problem solving and systems thinking Decision making under ambiguity
• Advanced communication and influencing skills
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
• One to up to three years' of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess Initiative, Curiosity, and be Self- Driven
• Strong technical skills in working with and understanding systems, file structures and databases
• 1-3 years in data modeling, MDM, or system design
• Strong operational and process knowledge
• SQL and database knowledge
• Process mapping and documentation
• Analytical thinking

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Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.