Senior Manager, Data Governance

The Coca-Cola Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Johannesburg is seeking a data research professional to drive analytics, build data mining architectures, and lead a small team. You will develop models and protocols and report insights to inform operational decisions.

The role emphasizes independent work, project leadership, and strong communication to influence policies and processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in data-related field.
• 5+ years in data research/analysis in business ops.
• Proven data mining architecture/model experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex data research to support business operations.
• Create data mining architectures, models, and protocols.
• Lead projects and coach professionals within a small team.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Data mining

Data analysis

Statistical reporting

Leadership

Project management

Policy implementation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Business Analytics

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

Job Description Summary:At The Coca-Cola Company, we value the power of data and the insights it can provide to drive our business operations. We are currently seeking a professional with a strong background in data research and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating data mining architectures, models, protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies.What You'll Do for Us:Performing complex data research and analysis to support business operations.Creating data mining architectures, models, protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.Implementing policy and strategy for short-term results (1 year or less), including developing departmental plans and controlling resources.Managing a small team of professional level employees, setting goals and objectives for operational results.Leading/managing projects and/or processes and coaching lower level professionals.Making improvements or recommended enhancements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance.Solving problems through drawing from prior experience, analysis and interpretation of internal or external issues.Influencing others regarding policies, practices, and procedures and justifying and gaining cooperation of other parties on practices, policies, and procedures.Communicating with parties within and outside of own job function, and potentially with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.).Qualifications & Requirements:A University Degree (Bachelor) or equivalent experience in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.5+ years of prior relevant experience in data research, analysis, and data mining in a business operations context.Proven experience in creating data mining architectures, models, protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies.Experience in policy and strategy implementation for short-term results (1 year or less), including developing departmental plans and controlling resources.Proven track record as a people manager, ideally managing a small team of professional level employees, setting goals and objectives for operational results.Demonstrated ability to work independently as a seasoned professional, leading/managing projects and/or processes, and coaching professionals.Experience in making improvements or recommended enhancements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw from prior experience, analyze and interpret internal or external issues, and modify these to come up with solution definitions.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures, and justify and gain cooperation of other parties on practices, policies, and procedures.Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline or function, with a good understanding of other disciplines within the function.What We Can Do For You:Experience : Join an organization that values data and insights, with limitless opportunities to learn and grow.Career Development : The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of resources and programs to support your career development, including global learning programs and leadership development programs.Innovation & Technology : The ability to work with an award-winning team that is on the cutting edge of innovation.Skills:Location(s):South AfricaCity/Cities:JohannesburgTravel Required:00% - 25%Relocation Provided:NoJob Posting End Date:November 19, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.