(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

3d • $110,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the strategy and execution for Walmart’s core Last Mile Delivery platform algorithm. Own algorithmic decisions that directly impact customer experience, driver performance, and Walmart’s cost structure. Apply LLMs, Gen AI, and advanced ML techniques to solve high-impact logistics challenges. Act as a thought leader in a high-visibility, independent role with direct senior leadership engagement. Use digital capabilities to capture, smooth, and densify demand, improving customer and driver experience and last-mile efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience managing projects or teams in a technical environment.
• Expertise in advanced data science, optimization, and AI
• Strong business acumen combined with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• 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.
• 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 and lead end-to-end strategy, design, and optimization of Last Mile Delivery platform algorithms.
• Serve as the primary thought leader for algorithmic decisions affecting Last Mile logistics.
• Drive alignment with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and business leadership.
• Integrate cutting-edge technologies such as LLMs, Gen AI, and advanced ML techniques to improve routing efficiency.
• Lead large-scale data analysis to identify opportunities for operational and business improvement.
• Present complex technical insights to senior leadership in a clear, business-relevant way.
• Ensure delivery of scalable, robust, and measurable solutions that impact key business outcomes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists and team members.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement
• Jury duty
• Voting leave
• 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)

What This Job Offers

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