Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Are you passionate about solving complex business problems through data, analytics, and innovation? As a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics, you will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives through advanced modeling, scalable analytics solutions, and cross-functional business partnership. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact analytics projects that directly influence business strategy, operational effectiveness, customer experience, and long-term organizational growth. You will partner closely with senior leaders, business stakeholders, product teams, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and deliver actionable insights that drive measurable business value. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on analytics expert who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. You are equally comfortable influencing executives, building analytical frameworks, mentoring peers, and translating complex data into compelling business recommendations. What You’ll Do As a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics, you will lead the development and execution of advanced analytics initiatives that support strategic decision-making across the business. You will oversee complex projects, guide analytics strategy, and build scalable models and solutions that improve operational and business outcomes. You’ll make an impact by:
- Consulting with senior leadership and business partners to understand strategic goals, identify key business challenges, and develop data-driven solutions and success criteria.
- Contributing to business area strategic planning through actionable recommendations and analytical insights that drive measurable impact.
- Leading the development and execution of advanced analytics to solve complex business and technical problems.
- Developing scalable models, algorithms, and analytical approaches that support strategic initiatives and drive business value.
- Managing the end-to-end execution of complex analytics projects, including implementation planning, risk mitigation, testing, and performance monitoring.
- Leading the development and implementation of prototypes and production-ready analytical solutions for large-scale business challenges.
- Evaluating and applying emerging analytical methodologies and data science techniques to improve business outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Merchandising, Customer Experience, Category Management, and Operations to develop consultative analytics solutions.
- Translating analytical findings into clear, compelling business insights and executive-level recommendations.
- Identifying customer and operational needs, developing business plans and priorities, and removing barriers that impact execution and performance.
- Driving continuous improvement through performance measurement, data analysis strategies, and scalable reporting frameworks.
- Collaborating with external business partners and vendors to support analytics initiatives and strategic programs.
- Anticipating future trends and opportunities through advanced analysis and strategic forecasting.
- Mentoring less experienced associates and contributing to a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You Have
- Strong experience in advanced analytics, statistical modeling, business intelligence, and large-scale data analysis.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver scalable analytical solutions from concept through implementation.
- Experience developing models, algorithms, prototypes, and production-ready analytical frameworks.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect analytical insights to strategic business outcomes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
- Exceptional communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating across technical and business teams to deliver impactful solutions.
- Strong partnership and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
- A continuous improvement mindset with curiosity, resilience, and a passion for innovation.
- Experience leveraging emerging technologies, digital tools, and modern ways of working to improve business performance.
- A collaborative approach with a willingness to mentor peers and contribute to team development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience in retail, eCommerce, merchandising, customer experience, operations, or related business environments preferred.
- Experience with predictive modeling, machine learning, experimentation frameworks, or advanced statistical techniques preferred.
- Proficiency with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, or similar analytical and visualization tools preferred.
Leadership Expectations Live Our Values Culture Champion
- Models Walmart values to foster a culture of integrity, accountability, inclusion, and respect.
- Supports Walmart’s commitment to communities, sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical business practices.
- Maintains and promotes the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance.
Servant Leadership
- Acts as a humble, self-aware, transparent, and servant-minded leader.
- Builds trust through authenticity, empathy, and accountability.
Embrace Change Curiosity & Courage
- Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset while encouraging innovation and intelligent risk-taking.
- Builds resilience and continuously learns from challenges and opportunities.
Digital Transformation & Change
- Champions continuous improvement and encourages adoption of new technologies, tools, and ways of working.
- Drives transformation initiatives that improve business performance and operational effectiveness.
Deliver for the Customer Customer Focus
- Delivers business results while consistently putting the customer first.
- Applies an omni-merchant mindset and Every Day Low Price (EDLP) and Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) principles to strategic decision-making.
Strategic Thinking
- Adopts a holistic perspective that incorporates data, analytics, customer insights, and cross-functional business priorities.
- Uses strategic thinking to influence business direction and long-term strategies.
Collaboration & Influence
- Builds strong relationships across teams and functions to achieve shared goals.
- Communicates with energy, positivity, and clarity to motivate and inspire action.
Talent Development
- Promotes a culture of coaching, mentoring, and continuous development.
- Encourages associates and partners to bring their best selves to work and recognizes contributions and accomplishments regularly.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 San Bruno, California US-08848 | Sunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
__Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. __
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 6 years' experience in data analytics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis, Statistical programming languages (for example, SAS, R)
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics
Primary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.