(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - Walmart+ Engagement & Retention

Walmart • Hoboken, NJ

22h • $132,000 - $264,000

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science to lead advanced analytical initiatives that drive business insights and strategic decision-making. This role involves overseeing model development, validation, and deployment while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The successful candidate will guide teams in applying sophisticated data science techniques, including machine learning and data visualization, to solve complex problems. They will collaborate across functions to translate business needs into actionable solutions, mentor associates, and promote continuous improvement in data-driven practices to support Walmart’s operational and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and advanced statistical modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau, or PowerBI.
• Strong knowledge of model assessment, validation, and tuning methods to ensure accuracy and robustness.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable data science solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Expertise in exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and deployment of scalable models in production environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and guiding technical development.
• Excellent communication skills to present insights and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• 7 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Data science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics
• Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R
• Supervisory experience
• Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch)
• candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, assessment, and validation of advanced analytical models using best practices to ensure accuracy, robustness, and scalability.
• Design and implement data visualization solutions that effectively communicate complex insights to business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into actionable data science projects aligned with strategic objectives.
• Guide and mentor team members on feature engineering, modeling techniques, and data storytelling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify data sources, ensure data quality, and deploy models into production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement by integrating emerging machine learning methods and optimizing model performance.

Benefits

• competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level