Director Data Science AI/ML

The Coca-Cola Company is at the forefront of innovation in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), beverage industry. We thrive on leveraging data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and deliver unparalleled value to our customers. We're seeking a Hands-on Director of Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI to lead our data science initiatives and build groundbreaking AI solutions.

Position Overview:

The Director will lead a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI researchers. This hands-on role involves driving strategy, developing advanced AI models, and ensuring the successful deployment of AI solutions across various business functions.

What You’ll Do for Us:

• Business Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, including Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain, and translate them into AI/ML solutions.
• Model Development: Develop, implement, and optimize ML and AI algorithms to predict outcomes and derive insights from large structured and unstructured datasets.
• End-to-End Solutions: Oversee the complete lifecycle of AI/ML projects, from ideation to deployment and monitoring.
• Data Insights: Visualize and interpret data, creating actionable reports and insights.
• Scalability: Partner with ML Ops and other cross-functional teams to scale and operationalize ML and AI use-cases.
• Knowledge Sharing: Build and maintain a robust library of reusable data science solutions, templates, and code.
• Automation: Utilize CI/CD principles to automate deployments and improve repeatability.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly communicate complex analytical work to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive management.
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior and aspiring data scientists within the organization.
• Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data science, machine learning, and generative AI.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 10+ years in data science, machine learning, and AI, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in programming languages (Python, R, SQL) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Big Data: Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, PySpark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Generative AI: Familiarity with generative AI techniques such as GANs, autoencoders, and transformers.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.

What We Offer:

• Innovation & Technology: The chance to work with an award-winning team on the cutting edge of innovation.
• Leadership Exposure: Opportunities to interact with global technology leaders and expand your network.
• Agile Environment: A work environment that embraces agile principles, empowering you to experiment, iterate, and innovate.