(usa) Director, Business Analysis and Insights - Data

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Sparky Building AR Bentonville

This role focuses on leading a real estate data program, including strategy, governance, and advanced analytics. While it mentions developing AI-powered models, the core function is business analysis and data program management within the corporate real estate domain, not core AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design and execute a transformative real estate data program strategy that aligns with and supports CRE objectives and informed decision-making.
  2. Manage and enhance the data governance framework, ensuring compliance with data standards, policies, and procedures.
  3. Partner strategically with senior leaders to understand objectives, uncover business challenges, and shape data-driven strategies rooted in clear success metrics.
  4. Define a set of products including datasets, insights, reports, and dashboards for delivery and use by CRE leaders and business stakeholders.
  5. Develop advanced data analytics tools and AI-powered models to support strategic decisions related to property transactions and capital investments.

Skills

Required

  • Proven expertise in authoring, developing, and leading a data-centric program.
  • Experience in planning and developing business data strategies, data standards, and policies, and defining key reporting capabilities for business metrics and KPIs.
  • A strong background in developing data-driven insights to support operational goals.
  • Proficiency in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence tools, and techniques.
  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities, including leading, mentoring, and developing a high‑performing analytics team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and data‑driven decision‑making.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in business analysis, analytics, or strategy roles, with significant exposure to Corporate Real Estate, facilities, or portfolio management.
  • 4+ years of people leadership experience managing analytical or technical teams.
  • Deep experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), data modeling, and analytics platforms.
  • Proven ability to influence senior executives through data-backed insights.

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree (MBA, MS Analytics, or related).
  • Experience working with IWMS or CRE technology platforms (e.g., Archibus, TRIRIGA, Nuvolo, Planon).
  • Exposure to advanced analytics, predictive modeling, or data science techniques.
  • Experience supporting global or large-scale real estate portfolios.
  • Familiarity with Corporate Real Estate technology platforms such as BMS solutions, IWMS platforms, Space Management solutions, and/or Employee/Tenant mobile platforms.