Data Lead - Design

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated is seeking a Data Lead - Design to translate business requirements into scalable data models and technical solutions. The role requires advanced design judgment and ownership of design outcomes, with collaboration across IT and governance teams.

The position focuses on end-to-end data design, documentation, and continuous improvement while working in a normal office environment in Charlotte. This is a hands-on, non-management senior individual contributor role.

Qualifications

• Two years of education beyond high school in college or technical school.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong technical skills in working with and understanding systems, file structures and databases.
• 1-3 years in data modeling, MDM, or system design.
• SQL and database knowledge.

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 designsl>
• 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

Skills

Data governance

Data design

Analytical thinking

Independent judgment

Communication skills

SQL

Education

Two years of education beyond high school

1-3 years of relevant work experience

Tools

MDM

Databases

Job description

Locations: Charlotte

Requisition ID: 264570

Locations: Charlotte

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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 designsl>
• 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

Work Environment

Normal office environment

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.