Senior Manager, Data Science - Last Mile Delivery

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Senior Manager of Data Science on Walmart’s Performance Management team, you will lead high-impact initiatives that shape how we measure and optimize our Last Mile Delivery (LMD) operation. You will act as a technical and strategic leader — building a governed, AI-ready Data Foundation, driving adoption of advanced analytics and machine learning, and ensuring consistent, validated metrics across the enterprise. Your work will directly enable Walmart to deliver faster, more efficient, and more reliable experiences for customers, drivers, and associates. What you'll do... Why Join the Team: Joining our team means playing a central role in shaping Walmart’s Performance Management strategy for Last Mile Delivery. You will have the opportunity to lead high-visibility programs that directly impact operational efficiency, cost, and customer experience. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse technical and business teams, gaining valuable visibility across senior leadership. Additionally, you will influence the adoption of digital twins and agentic AI, helping to power the future of delivery performance at Walmart.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Data Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
6–8 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or logistics optimization.
Proven ability to deliver measurable business impact through analytics and machine learning at scale.
Proficiency in programming and data tools (Python, SQL, R, Spark, etc.) and strong modeling/optimization skills.
Strong business acumen with experience linking data science outputs to operational KPIs.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supply chain, fulfillment, or retail performance measurement is a plus
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)
We value 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.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end data science initiatives that define, monitor, and optimize performance for Walmart’s LMD operations.
Build and maintain a One Source of Truth for LMD performance data, ensuring metric governance, lineage, and validation.
Partner with data stewards and engineers to make datasets AI-ready and consistently consumable across dashboards, models, and agentic AI systems.
Lead the strategy and deployment of machine learning models to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer & driver experiences.
Analyze large-scale logistics and delivery datasets to generate actionable insights for Performance Management and strategic decision-making.
Partner with Ops, Finance, Product, and Tech teams to translate business priorities into effective data science solutions.
Influence stakeholders across functions, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with Walmart’s KPIs.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both executive and technical stakeholders.
Define and champion best practices in metric governance, experimentation, and model evaluation.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer 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.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock