The Director, Data Product Owner– ISSCOM & Crosswalkwill lead the strategy, delivery, and lifecycle management of two critical enterprise data products: ISSCOM, the global master and reference data system of record, and Crosswalk, a strategic data mapping capability enabling alignment between internal and external data standards.
This role is accountable for maximizing product value by driving roadmap prioritization, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling scalable data interoperability acrossenterpriseprocessesand external data ecosystems. The Director will act asthebridge between business stakeholders, data governance teams, and technology partners to ensure that master data assets are reliable, standardized, and analytically consumable at enterprise scale.
Key Responsibilities
Data Product Ownership & Strategy
Define and own the product vision, roadmap, and success metrics for ISSCOM and Crosswalk in alignment with enterprise data strategy.
Prioritize enhancements based on business value, regulatory requirements, and operational impact.
Drive product lifecycle management, including backlog grooming, release planning, and feature adoption.
Master Data Governance & Quality
Ensure ISSCOMremainsthe authoritative source for global master and reference data through strongpartnership with global datagovernancedomain leads and relevant systems controls
Establish and enforce data quality standards, stewardship processes, and audit mechanisms.
Partner with domain leaders (Customer, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.) to align data definitions and business rules.
Crosswalk Capability Leadership
Lead the evolution of Crosswalk as a critical integration layer for harmonizing internal and external data standards.
Drive expansion beyondinitialenterprise use cases to support local Operating Unit (OU) usagethe increasethe overall value of the capabilityand ROI of the related technology and resource investments
Enable consistent mapping of key entities (e.g., brands, products, customers) across third-party data providers.
Partner with analytics teams to support unified reporting andinsightsleveragingcross-referenced datasets.
Operational Excellence & Support Oversight
Oversee technical support processes, including ticket triage,resolutionSLAs, and root cause analysis.
Ensuretimelyresolution of production issues while driving continuous improvement in system reliability.
Monitor product performance, usage, andadoptionmetrics.
Integration & Ecosystem Management
Track and manage upstream and downstream system integrationsimpactingISSCOM and Crosswalk.
Partner with data engineering teamsand other relevant product/platform ownersto ensure seamless data flowsacross the enterprise
Identifyand mitigate risks related to dependencies, data latency, and schema changes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders and business partners.
Translate complex data concepts into clear business value propositions.
Lead cross-functional collaboration across technology, data governance, analytics, and external partners.
People & Program Leadership
Provide leadership to product analysts, data stewards, and supporting resources.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Drive adoption of Agile and product-centric ways of working.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related fieldrequired
Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Data/Analytics, or equivalent) preferred
Related Work Experience
10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or data product management
5+ years leading enterprise-scale data products or MDM platforms
Experience with global master data environments and data standardization across multiple domains
Proventrack recordmanaging cross-functional initiatives with business and technical stakeholders
Experience in consumer goods, beverage, or highly matrixed global organizations preferred
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Skills:
Agile Methodology, Business Process Modeling, Change Management, Cloud Platform, Communication, Data Flow Diagram, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Microsoft Office, User Experience (UX)
Pay Range:
United States of America: 164,000 USD - 193,000 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
30
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Atlanta
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
Yes
Job Posting End Date:
August 14, 2026
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