Data Solutions Lead

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Charlotte seeks a Data Solutions Lead I to translate elevated business requests into structured solution approaches and guide analytics work beyond standard data products.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to define KPIs, data models, and delivery paths, routing standard outputs to Data Product Developers when appropriate. This is an office-based role focused on impactful, scalable analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of experience in analytics or data-facing roles.
• Ability to translate business needs into structured solution approaches.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate elevated business requests and determine solution path.
• Define business logic, KPIs, and measures for enhanced analytics.
• Lead enhanced analytics efforts with stakeholders and technical resources.
• Route standard outputs to Data Product Developers when appropriate.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions on needs, options, and tradeoffs.
• Document solution approaches and decisions to support execution.

Skills

Business requirements translation

KPIs & metrics definition

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Solution orientation

Data products & dashboards

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 263815

Locations: Charlotte

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Job Overview

The Data Solutions Lead I is responsible for evaluating elevated business requests, determining the appropriate solution path, and leading enhanced analytical solutions that extend beyond standard data product delivery. This role translates business needs into structured, actionable solution approaches and determines when requests should be routed back to Data Product Developers for standard output creation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex or elevated business requests and determine the appropriate solution path
• Define business logic, KPIs, measures, and structured solution approaches for enhanced analytical solutions
• Lead and coordinate enhanced analytical solution efforts in partnership with business stakeholders and technical resources
• Route standard output work back to Data Product Developers when requests can be solved through established delivery patterns
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions and align stakeholders on business needs, solution options, and tradeoffs
• Document solution approaches, requirements, logic, and decisions to support execution and continuity
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong ability to translate ambiguous business needs into structured solution approaches
• Experience defining KPIs, measures, business logic, and analytical requirements
• Ability to assess whether a request should be addressed through standard delivery, enhanced analytics, or a more advanced technical path
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work across business and technical teams to align solution direction and delivery
• Understanding of reporting, dashboards, data products, automation, and advanced analytical solution patterns
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment in balancing business need, scalability, and execution practicality
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or solution efforts without formal people management authority

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• 5 to up to 7 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Work Environment

Office

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.