(USA) Director, Data Analytics
About The Position
Walmart is seeking a Director, Data Analytics to lead the development and execution of data strategies that drive business insights and operational excellence. This role requires expertise in advanced analytics, data quality, and visualization to translate complex data into actionable recommendations. The Director will collaborate across functions to align analytics initiatives with business objectives, mentor team members, and promote data-driven decision-making. The position demands strong leadership in managing data ecosystems, ensuring data integrity, and delivering measurable business impact through innovative analytical solutions and effective stakeholder communication. The team supports Walmart Real Estate by enabling fast, data-driven decisions through advanced analytics and comprehensive data strategies. Members possess expertise in data quality, visualization, and business intelligence, applying statistical analysis and big data techniques to solve complex challenges. They collaborate across functions to identify key data sources, ensure data integrity, and translate business requirements into actionable insights. The team fosters continuous improvement by leveraging innovative tools and methodologies, guiding stakeholders with clear, impactful communication to drive measurable business outcomes aligned with Walmart’s strategic goals.
Requirements
- 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.
- Extensive experience in data strategy, data quality management, and advanced analytics to drive business insights and decision-making.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, and Python libraries to create compelling, actionable reports.
- Strong knowledge of business intelligence, big data analytics, and statistical analysis to identify trends and root causes.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective data-driven solutions aligned with organizational goals.
- Proven leadership in mentoring teams, managing data quality frameworks, and implementing scalable data architectures.
- Expertise in exploratory data analysis, data mining, and profiling to ensure data accuracy and relevance.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics
- Related industry experience (for example, retail, merchandising, healthcare, eCommerce)
- Successful completion of assessments in data analysis and Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (for example, SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, or Tableau)
- Supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of data analytics strategies aligned with business objectives to drive informed decision-making.
- Identify and evaluate data sources, ensuring data quality and relevance for analytics initiatives.
- Oversee advanced analytics, statistical analysis, and data visualization efforts to generate actionable insights.
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions and measurable key performance indicators.
- Mentor and guide analytics teams on best practices, tools, and emerging industry trends.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate data-driven approaches across multiple business domains.
- Monitor and improve data governance, quality management, and compliance with organizational standards.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
