(usa) Director, Data Analytics

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bentonville, AR

Director of Data Analytics leading data strategy, advanced analytics, data quality, and visualization to drive business insights and operational excellence within Walmart Real Estate. Focuses on translating complex data into actionable recommendations, mentoring teams, and promoting data-driven decision-making.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the development and execution of data analytics strategies aligned with business objectives to drive informed decision-making.
  2. Identify and evaluate data sources, ensuring data quality and relevance for analytics initiatives.
  3. Oversee advanced analytics, statistical analysis, and data visualization efforts to generate actionable insights.
  4. Translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions and measurable key performance indicators.
  5. Mentor and guide analytics teams on best practices, tools, and emerging industry trends.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 5 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
  • Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
  • 7 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
  • 2 years' supervisory experience.

Nice to have

  • PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Related industry experience