Director, Data Science

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000 driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement
  
  

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

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What does a Director of Data Science do at Swire Coca- Cola?

The Data Science Director is a senior leader responsible for defining and executing Swire's data science strategy, leading, and mentoring teams, and aligning data-driven initiatives with business strategies, roadmaps, and goals. He/she will develop strategic initiatives in alignment with our IT Product team and functional business leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop the long-term vision and strategy for data science that aligns with overall business strategies and objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data scientists
• Work with cross-functional teams (such as data engineering, product, and business units) to identify opportunities and solve problems using data
• Evaluate and select appropriate data science models and tools and stay current with new technological advancements
• Establish robust evaluation frameworks to assess model performance, business outcomes, and resource allocation, ensuring decisions are grounded in quantitative evidence and aligned with long-term objectives
• Lead data-driven strategic decisions by evaluating complex business challenges, interpreting advanced analytics, and recommending actionable solutions that balance risk, impact, and organizational goals
• Oversee the design, development, and execution of data science projects, including the support of creating new machine learning models and algorithms
• Present data insights, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership and company stakeholders
• Continuously adapt to emerging technologies and methodologies by fostering a culture of experimentation, rapid prototyping, and iterative learning to maintain competitive advantage in data science practices
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline required
• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline preferred
• 5 years in leadership or management roles overseeing cross-functional teams
• 5 years of progressive experience in data analytics or data science Advanced proficiency in programming languages
• Expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms, and data modeling techniques
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies
• Familiarity with MLOps practices for model deployment and monitoring
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to formulate and execute data science process frameworks
• Leadership & Mentoring: Guiding and inspiring data science teams while developing processes and fostering a positive work environment.
• Problem Solving: Ability to show reasoning and methodology for problem rationalization and solution
• Communication Expertise: Strong facilitation, collaboration, and documentation skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both in speech and writing at an Executive Level with confidence
• Team player: Works well in a team environment but holds individuals accountable. Strong collaboration skills to help a team or work group achieve its goals
• Proactive: Seeks out information, answers, etc. without needing to be pushed to do so. Ability to quickly process information and distill into decisions, issues, items requiring action
• Building Partnerships: Experience partnering with the business/multiple teams to develop strategic delivery methods
  
  

Come and join our Sparkling team!

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.