(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

40d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, Data Science on the Performance Management team, you will serve as a technical and strategic leader responsible for building a governed, AI-ready data foundation and driving the adoption of advanced analytics and machine learning for Walmart's Last Mile Delivery (LMD) operation. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our delivery experiences for customers, drivers, and associates.

Requirements

Master's 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.
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business impact through analytics and machine learning at scale.
Advanced proficiency in programming and data tools (Python, SQL, R, Spark, etc.) and strong modeling/optimization skills.
Strong business acumen with experience connecting data science outcomes to operational KPIs.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 3: 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)
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.
Experience in supply chain, fulfillment, or retail performance measurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and own end-to-end data science initiatives that define, monitor, and optimize performance for Walmart's LMD operations.
Build and maintain a single source of truth for LMD performance data, ensuring metric governance, data lineage, and validation.
Collaborate with data stewards and engineers to make datasets AI-ready and consumable across dashboards, machine learning models, and agentic AI systems.
Develop and deploy machine learning models to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer and driver experiences.
Analyze large-scale logistics and delivery datasets to generate actionable insights for Performance Management and strategic business decisions.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Product, and Technology teams to translate business priorities into effective data science solutions.
Influence and align stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with Walmart's KPIs.
Communicate complex findings and recommendations to both executive and technical audiences.
Define and champion best practices in metric governance, experimentation, and model evaluation across the enterprise.

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.
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.

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