Data Solutions Lead II

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive benefits

Purpose-driven

Professional development

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Data Solutions Lead II to evaluate the most complex business requests, determine solution paths, and lead high-impact analytics initiatives. The role translates ambiguous problems into structured, actionable strategies and aligns stakeholders across functions for delivery.

The position requires leading cross-functional teams, with a focus on reporting, dashboards, data products, and innovation-led approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of experience required.
• Preferred: degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, CS, Data Analytics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate highly complex, ambiguous, cross-functional requests and determine the best solution path.
• Define strategic business logic, KPIs, measures, and structured solution approaches for high-impact analytics.
• Lead and coordinate complex analytics or innovation-led solutions with stakeholders and technical resources.
• Influence stakeholders, drive alignment, and manage tradeoffs across priorities and outcomes.
• Route standard output work back to Data Product Developers when appropriate.
• Document solution approaches, requirements, key decisions, and logic for continuity and reuse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ambiguity translation

KPIs & measures

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced analytics

Data products

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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• 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

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Job Overview

The Data Solutions Lead II is responsible for evaluating the most complex and elevated business requests, determining the appropriate solution path, and leading high-impact enhanced analytical or innovation-led efforts that extend beyond standard data product delivery. This role translates ambiguous business problems into structured, actionable solution strategies, aligns stakeholders across functions, and ensures complex work is led effectively from framing through delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate highly complex, ambiguous, and cross-functional business requests and determine the most appropriate solution path
• Define strategic business logic, KPIs, measures, and structured solution approaches for high-impact enhanced analytical or innovation-led efforts
• Lead and coordinate the most complex enhanced analytical or innovation-led solutions in partnership with business stakeholders and technical resources
• Influence stakeholders, drive alignment, and manage tradeoffs across competing priorities, solution options, and business outcomes
• Route standard output work back to Data Product Developers when requests can be addressed through established delivery patterns
• Document solution approaches, requirements, key decisions, and logic to support execution, continuity, and scalable reuse
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Deep ability to translate highly ambiguous business needs into structured solution strategies
• Strong experience defining KPIs, measures, decision frameworks, business logic, and end-to-end solution approaches
• Strong judgment in determining whether work should remain standard, move to enhanced analytics, or require innovation-led development
• Advanced facilitation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills
• Ability to lead complex cross-functional efforts without formal authority
• Strong understanding of reporting, dashboards, data products, automation, advanced analytics, and innovation-led solution models
• Ability to manage tradeoffs across business value, scalability, timing, and solution practicality\
• Experience leading high-visibility initiatives or strategic solution work

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• 7 or more years

Preferred Qualifications

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

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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.