(USA) Manager, Advanced Analytics

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The (USA) Manager, Advanced Analytics leads the development and execution of data-driven strategies to address complex business challenges. This role partners with leadership to define analytics objectives, deliver actionable insights, and guide decision-making across functional areas. Responsible for managing advanced modeling projects, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, the position ensures the successful implementation of innovative analytics solutions. The manager drives continuous improvement, promotes high performance, and supports organizational goals through effective project management and strategic data analysis. The team focuses on optimizing middle mile inventory flow to enhance network efficiency and improve item availability and delivery speed. By leveraging advanced analytics and data-driven insights, the team supports strategic decision-making and drives continuous improvement. Collaboration with leadership and cross-functional partners is key to developing actionable solutions that advance business objectives. The team leads projects end-to-end, manages risks, and implements innovative data models. It fosters skill development and knowledge sharing to maintain high performance and deliver measurable value across the organization.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience managing advanced analytics teams and driving business results through data-driven decision making.
Expertise in developing and implementing complex data models, algorithms, and prototypes to address strategic business challenges.
Strong proficiency in SQL and business intelligence tools to analyze and visualize data effectively.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and translate analytics insights into actionable recommendations.
Skilled in project management, including scoping, risk management, and delivering end-to-end analytics solutions.
Experience mentoring and developing team members to enhance skills and performance.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis
Masters: Business Administration
Masters: Information Systems
Masters: Statistics

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership and business partners to identify analytics objectives and develop research plans addressing key business challenges.
Lead and mentor a team to execute advanced analytics projects, providing coaching and performance feedback.
Manage end-to-end project scopes, including risk assessment and delivery of data-driven solutions.
Develop and implement data models, algorithms, and prototypes to drive business value and inform strategic decisions.
Present actionable insights and recommendations to support functional initiatives and stakeholder alignment.
Foster cross-functional collaboration to design consultative analytics solutions and ensure successful implementation.
Oversee data quality, analysis strategies, and validation processes to maintain accuracy and reliability.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Health benefits (medical, vision and dental coverage)
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates)