Director, Advanced Analytics (Thought Leadership R...

Walmart • Hoboken, NJ

386d • $132,000 - $264,000

About The Position

The Director of Thought Leadership Research at Walmart Connect will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive research strategy that positions Walmart Connect as a leader in retail media advertising. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create impactful research content, analyze data, and communicate insights to both internal and external stakeholders. The position is critical for driving Walmart's digital advertising growth and establishing its identity as a measurement and research leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 5 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 7 years' experience in data analytics or related field.
• 4 years' supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in an analytics leadership role within a digital advertising or marketing organization.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Strong public speaking experience with a history of speaking engagements.
• Pre-existing published Thought Leadership research.
• Experience working directly with B2B Marketing and Communications teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., statistics, economics, mathematics, business administration, marketing).
• 15+ years' experience with media and marketing measurement, analytics, and reporting within an advertising agency/consulting.
• Experience writing and producing market-facing research content at scale.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Competency in SQL and Tableau for data manipulation, visualization, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive external thought leadership research strategy.
• Produce hypotheses and analyses for Thought Leadership Research.
• Oversee the creation of thought-provoking content such as articles, blog posts, and presentations.
• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations communicating thought leadership insights.
• Collaborate with third-party research vendors to enhance Thought Leadership capabilities.
• Support marketing partners in planning and executing go-to-market activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, and bereavement.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Education assistance for associates and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree